Business Support Officer

Job Title: Business Support Officer

Location: 50 Broadway, London (remote flexible)

Band: D

Contract: Fixed Term (20 months) until 31/03/2028

Salary: £40,519 (basic £37,510 + location allowance £2,009 + non pensionable allowance £1,000)

Role Overview

The Business Support Officer provides business and secretariat support to the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser (OPCSA). You will be the first point of contact, maintaining the professional image of the team and ensuring efficient administration of meetings, committees and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretariat support for OPCSA meetings, functional committees and governance structures.
• Plan and manage multiple work streams, prioritising competing tasks and escalated issues.
• Prepare accurate minutes, reports and financial documents, maintaining records and documentation.
• Investigate and resolve administrative errors or issues, seeking guidance when necessary.
• Maintain IT systems and quickly adapt to new software or technology developments.
• Present a professional, efficient and effective manner to all stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience providing secretariat and business support in a large public or private sector organisation.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with ability to analyse and summarise complex information.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to handle competing priorities.
• Proficiency with office applications and IT systems, and quick learning of new tools.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail in written and financial reporting.
• Experience dealing with administrative errors and providing guidance to teams.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Bonus pay and occupational health and wellbeing services.
• Flexitime and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Company sick pay and job related equipment supplied.
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme (one off payment of £5).
• Coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Vetting

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo an RV & CTC level 2 assessment before appointment.

Reasonable Adjustments

The organisation is committed to inclusive recruitment and supports reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please notify us in advance if you require any accommodations.

Fair Recruitment

Interviews and assessments are carried out independently. The use of artificial intelligence or external assistance during the assessment stages is not permitted.

Additional Information

• Occasional national travel may be required; travel expenses reimbursed where applicable.
• No overnight accommodation unless required and authorised.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NPCC welcomes applications from all backgrounds and encourages diversity within its workforce.