Business Support Officer

Business Support OfficerLondon or Leicester (with hybrid working)About UsWe’re Learning and Work Institute, an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work.We're dedicated to tackling the big challenges of today. How do we help more people find work and build successful careers in a changing jobs market? How do we empower citizens to be active, engaged members of their communities? How can adults continually develop their skills throughout their lifetime?We are now looking for a Business Support Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.The Benefits- Salary of £27,300 - £35,700 per annum, depending on experience and location- 31 days' holiday, increasing to 33 after five years of service (including six shutdown days)- Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution- Group Life Assurance (three times salary)- Hybrid working, with 40%-60% of your time in the office- Flexible working practices- Employee Development Scheme- Retailer discounts- Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental pay- Enhanced occupational sick pay- Eye care scheme- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme- Silver award in Investors in PeopleThis is an exciting opportunity for an individual with CRM or project management system experience to join our innovative organisation, where you will contribute to impactful projects across the learning and work sectors.You’ll be helping to shape policies and drive research that has a real, positive impact on individuals and communities.What’s more, you'll discover a supportive team dedicated to creating a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to reach their potential.So, if you’re looking to work with a passionate team that fosters growth and development, while actively contributing to societal change, this is the role for you!The RoleAs a Business Support Officer, you will provide essential operational and project support to our R&D function, as well as ensuring efficient governance activities are delivered.Identifying new funding opportunities, you will support bid submissions, track their progress, and manage project administration using project management software.You will co-ordinate governance activities, such as meetings and compliance tracking, and provide diary and travel management support to the CEO and Senior Management Team.Additionally, you will:- Lead day-to-day office management for our London and Leicester offices- Manage relationships with the office landlord, contractors, and suppliers- Line manage the Business Support Assistant and ensure effective team collaboration- Oversee governance matters- Support the CEO with administrative tasks and the Senior Management Team with co-ordination of internal meetings and eventsAbout YouTo be considered as a Business Support Officer, you will need:- Experience using project management or CRM systems- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to work under pressure- Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365- The ability to communicate with a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders and Board membersThe closing date for this role is 31st October 2024.Other organisations may call this role Project Support Officer, Office Manager, Senior Administrator, Governance Support Officer, or Office Manager.Webrecruit and Learning and Work Institute are equal opportunities employers. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to join us as a Business Support Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.