Business Support Officer
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.73 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Southwark, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Central Recruitment Services Ltd. |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BD9362 |
Summary
Central Recruitment is working with a prominent national homelessness charity, whose work includes supporting and accommodating young people.
Our client is recruiting a Business Support Officer in Southwark to provide efficient office management, administrative and operational support to the delivery service.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Shift: 09:00 - 17:00
• Temporary: approximately 3 months
• £17.73 per hour (£15.41 per hour, with £2.32 holiday pay)
Please note: this role will be based at the Head Office in Southwark and may require some travel within London.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as Office Manager to our Head Office
• Liaise with landlords, contractors and suppliers alongside the Senior Health and Safety Officer
• Maintain Health and Safety records, support risk assessment reviews, coordinate fire drills and assist with audits
• Oversee building operations, room bookings and meeting/training setup
• Welcome and support external trainers and visitors
• Manage the Head Office credit card and petty cash reconciliation
• Oversee incoming and outgoing post
• Maintain a tidy, welcoming office environment
• Provide administrative support across the London/Southeast region
• Support the Area Director with meetings, travel, purchase orders and supplies
• Collate lone working device reports with senior colleagues
• Support facilities, utilities and Health and Safety Committee administration
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience managing office operations, contracts and supplies
• Ability to coordinate events and manage time-sensitive projects
• Experience in a busy, safety-focused office environment
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, organised approach
• Ability to prioritise and work independently
• Accurate use of organisational systems
• Effective team collaboration
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.
Our client is recruiting a Business Support Officer in Southwark to provide efficient office management, administrative and operational support to the delivery service.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Shift: 09:00 - 17:00
• Temporary: approximately 3 months
• £17.73 per hour (£15.41 per hour, with £2.32 holiday pay)
Please note: this role will be based at the Head Office in Southwark and may require some travel within London.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as Office Manager to our Head Office
• Liaise with landlords, contractors and suppliers alongside the Senior Health and Safety Officer
• Maintain Health and Safety records, support risk assessment reviews, coordinate fire drills and assist with audits
• Oversee building operations, room bookings and meeting/training setup
• Welcome and support external trainers and visitors
• Manage the Head Office credit card and petty cash reconciliation
• Oversee incoming and outgoing post
• Maintain a tidy, welcoming office environment
• Provide administrative support across the London/Southeast region
• Support the Area Director with meetings, travel, purchase orders and supplies
• Collate lone working device reports with senior colleagues
• Support facilities, utilities and Health and Safety Committee administration
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience managing office operations, contracts and supplies
• Ability to coordinate events and manage time-sensitive projects
• Experience in a busy, safety-focused office environment
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, organised approach
• Ability to prioritise and work independently
• Accurate use of organisational systems
• Effective team collaboration
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.