Lewisham Council

Business Support Officer

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London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/23/2025
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Description
Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

An exciting recruitment opportunity to join the Prevention & Family Help Service, as a Business Support Officer is now available!

The role

This is a permanent full time role (35 hours weekly). The successful candidate will provide support within the Prevention and Family Advice service, including Family Thrive Service, delivering a high quality and effective standards of customer care at all times.

The successful candidate will:

  • Demonstrate experience of administrative and business support processes, including the requirements relating to handling sensitive data and information, particularly in relation to the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulations 2018
  • Have ability to work effectively under supervision, delivering allocated tasks and work priorities within a changing environment to meet deadlines on a day today basis
  • Confidently use core business ICT systems (including but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel, EHM, LCS and SharePoint)
  • Possess well-developed organisational and time management skills
  • Responsive and customer-focused attitude, with a flexible approach to working as part of a team and a willingness to learn new skills

Location

The job is based in Laurence House and various Family Hubs across London Borough of Lewisham.

Special conditions

  • The job is subject to a DBS check

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For any further information about this job, please contact Sherene Fekarurhobo - Interim Group Manager - Prevention and Family Advice - [email protected]

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£31,434 - £33,291 per annum (SC4)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email [email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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