Temporary Business Support Officer

Would you enjoy a varied support role combining administration with practical problem-solving across a busy working environment? Are you organised, proactive and comfortable managing finance, facilities and shared-service tasks? Signature Recruitment is seeking a Temporary Business Support Officer for a Central London higher education institution.

This position pays £19.23 per hour plus holiday pay and is offered as a three-month temporary assignment. You will work five days per week on a hybrid basis, with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Temporary Business Support Officer - The Role:

You will provide administrative and operational support across facilities, equipment, finance and shared services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the administration of rooms, facilities, teaching materials and equipment.
• Raising purchase orders and checking orders against budgets and expenses.
• Managing a shared inbox and responding to day-to-day enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate administrative and financial records.
• Supporting practical campus tasks, including collecting and organising post.
• Providing additional business support as priorities change.

The role includes moving around the workplace and carrying out practical campus-based tasks during office days.

Temporary Business Support Officer - What's on Offer:

• £19.23 per hour plus holiday pay.
• Three-month temporary contract.
• Five days per week.
• Hybrid working.
• Three days in the office and two days from home.
• Central London location.

Temporary Business Support Officer - Who We're Looking For:

• Previous administration and/or customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to resolving day-to-day issues.
• Ability to organise and prioritise competing tasks effectively.
• Comfortable undertaking the practical elements of the position.
• Higher Education experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you enjoy varied administration and practical problem-solving, please apply today.

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