Business Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - Signature Recruitment Ltd

Signature Recruitment Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you a versatile and efficient professional looking for a new challenge in an academic setting? Do you have a knack for managing operational tasks within a dynamic team? Signature Recruitment is excited to be partnering with our client, a prestigious London university, for a Business Support Officer.

This is a temporary role with an immediate start, which will run for 3 months.

As part of the Business Operations team, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating the daily activities across two university campuses.

As Business Support Officer, your week will be a blend of supporting educational initiatives, handling student inquiries, managing expenses, and ensuring smooth event activities.

You'll also coordinate with academics, and provide general assistance to both staff and students. This role requires a hands-on approach, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle various tasks efficiently.

Business Support Officer Key Responsibilities:

Manage student inquiries, process expense claims, and support the Postgraduate Research student lifecycle, including financial and educational documentation.
Coordinate school events, courses and seminars, assisting external attendees and participants, and arrange logistics for catering, room bookings, and security.
Assist with space management across the school's estate and facilitate induction processes, including campus tours for new students and staff.
Actively participate in School and Faculty committees and meetings, building strong interdepartmental relationships.
Prepare and manage meeting agendas, and handle minutetaking to ensure effective communication and documentation.

Business Support Officer Key Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent IT skills, with experience in business operations and handling financial transactions.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail.

Required skills

A confident and professional communicator

Attention to detail

Excellent Microsoft Office skills