Business Support Officer

Are you an organised, adaptable professional eager to take on a varied support role in a Higher Education setting? Do you bring confidence in managing operational admin and enjoy working as part of a dynamic team? Signature Recruitment is proud to be working with a prestigious London university to recruit a Business Support Officer for a full-time temporary role. This role offers a hybrid working structure with two days on campus and three days remote, providing vital administrative and operational support across the department.

As Business Support Officer, you'll be a key part of the day-to-day function of the team, managing a shared inbox, coordinating office supplies and facilities, processing travel claims, and assisting with procurement. You'll also help maintain shared spaces, support staff with operational queries, and contribute to the wider team through ad hoc administrative duties.

• Act as a first point of contact via shared inbox, MS Teams and in person, handling staff and academic queries
• Process staff and student expenses and travel claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial processes
• Oversee office functions including post, supplies, stationery and reporting facilities issues for resolution
• Coordinate space and infrastructure needs, ensuring shared areas are functional and well-maintained
• Minute meetings as required, producing clear and professional records
• Provide general administrative assistance to support the wider team and senior stakeholders

• Proactive, approachable, and collaborative with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable handling finance and procurement systems
• Previous administrative experience in a Higher Education or similar fast-paced environment

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance, procurement and operations within a respected academic institution as a Business Support Officer. If you're a personable and capable administrator ready to contribute from day one.

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