Business Support Officer
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £25,992 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2025_1410 |
Summary
Hours: 37 per week
Fixed-term until 31/05/2026
About the Role
We are looking for a confident and experienced Administrator to join one of the council’s most high priority areas. You will mainly assist with the delivery of the DWP Household Support Fund, which provides help to vulnerable people on the Island with the cost of food, energy, and other essentials.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same.
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for someone who:
Has strong admin and organisation skills in an office environment.
Is confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Is good with numbers and comfortable working with data
Can communicate clearly, both in writing and speaking
Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Can work independently and take initiative
Experience with government grants is helpful but not essential.
Fixed-term until 31/05/2026
About the Role
We are looking for a confident and experienced Administrator to join one of the council’s most high priority areas. You will mainly assist with the delivery of the DWP Household Support Fund, which provides help to vulnerable people on the Island with the cost of food, energy, and other essentials.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same.
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for someone who:
Has strong admin and organisation skills in an office environment.
Is confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Is good with numbers and comfortable working with data
Can communicate clearly, both in writing and speaking
Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Can work independently and take initiative
Experience with government grants is helpful but not essential.
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