Business Support Officer – Local Authority | Immediate Start | Hybrid (Wembley)
Location: Wembley (Hybrid)
Rate: £17.33 PAYE | £22.37 Umbrella
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing full time Mon to Fri 36 hours p/w
Department: Inclusion Service
About the Role
Join a busy Local Authority Inclusion Service as a highly organised Business Support Officer, providing essential finance, admin, and operational support. Perfect for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to work with sensitive information.
Key Responsibilities
Admin & Office Support
*Manage databases, team diaries & telephone enquiries
*Handle incoming/outgoing post, emails & general team support
*Provide accurate typing support & minute-taking for SLT and team meetings
Systems & Reporting
*Support staff with IT, email systems, databases & digital tools
*Use spreadsheets for monitoring, tracking, reporting & grant-related data
Finance Processing
*Raise & manage purchase orders, invoices & receipts
*Monitor spend, stock, stationery & office supplies
*Manage billing, payments & reimbursements in line with council procedures
Stakeholder Relationships
*Work collaboratively with internal teams & external partners
*Deliver excellent customer service to residents, partners & colleagues
What You’ll Bring
Strong spreadsheet skills (tracking, monitoring, reporting)

Experience supporting senior leadership / senior managers

Excellent communication & organisational skills

Ability to prioritise competing deadlines

Finance admin experience (POs, invoicing, receipting)

Professionalism when handling confidential & sensitive information
Why Apply?
*Hybrid working in Wembley
*Fast-paced, rewarding role supporting vulnerable groups
*Opportunity to showcase your organisational and finance skills
*Join a supportive local authority team making a real impact