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Business Support Officer
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,866 to £30,455 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer – Operations, to provide direct support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director of UK Operations. This pivotal role ensures the smooth running of the UK Operations Team and contributes to the wider success of the organisation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent administrative skills, and enjoy building strong working relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be responsible for:
To deliver high-level administrative support to the COO and Director of UK Operations, enabling them to operate efficiently and effectively.
To support the day-to-day operations of the UK Operations Team, ensuring robust processes and smooth coordination.
To provide cover and additional support to the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team when required.
To manage diaries, travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and documentation with precision and professionalism.
To contribute to financial administration, data reporting, and event coordination in line with organisational policies and strategic goals.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for someone with
Strong administration knowledge within the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with basic financial procedures.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in roles where building strong interpersonal relationships is essential to achieving success.
Experience of problem-solving in the context of administrative support.
Proven ability to maintain accurate, high-quality records.
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: -Monday 8th September - Midnight.
interviews will take place on: WC: 15th September - to be held via teams
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
You will be responsible for:
To deliver high-level administrative support to the COO and Director of UK Operations, enabling them to operate efficiently and effectively.
To support the day-to-day operations of the UK Operations Team, ensuring robust processes and smooth coordination.
To provide cover and additional support to the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team when required.
To manage diaries, travel arrangements, meeting logistics, and documentation with precision and professionalism.
To contribute to financial administration, data reporting, and event coordination in line with organisational policies and strategic goals.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for someone with
Strong administration knowledge within the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with basic financial procedures.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in roles where building strong interpersonal relationships is essential to achieving success.
Experience of problem-solving in the context of administrative support.
Proven ability to maintain accurate, high-quality records.
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: -Monday 8th September - Midnight.
interviews will take place on: WC: 15th September - to be held via teams
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
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