Scale 6, £32,418 rising in annual increments up to £33,510

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your organisational skills and gain new experiences by working as a Business Support Officer within Lambeth Children’s Services, Education and Learning.

Within the Education and Learning Directorate, the overall aim is to facilitate support to each service area providing high quality Business Support to assist and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

About the role

This role provides effective administrative, finance and information support within Lambeth Education and Learning and enables the efficient, accurate and comprehensive passage of information between staff and computerised systems. The post holder will lead on providing support for one of the Educational Team, will be responsible to undertake a range of systems and administrative duties within the Service. These will include processing service referrals and registrations, supporting panel review processes, and liaising with schools, parents, carers and professionals. Additionally, the post holder will be required to use the information databases efficiently and effectively such as Mosaic and One Oracle.

Our offer:

• Competitive salary with potential progression opportunities
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Supportive partnership arrangements that will help you deliver improved outcomes for the children and their families

About you:

• We require skilled, experienced, and innovative officers to help us drive forward our ambitious plans for a service that improves the outcomes for children, young people and families
• You will have the energy and commitment to rise to the challenges faced by young people in Lambeth and a belief in the potential of young people and families to achieve their aspirations

For an informal chat or further information on the role please contact Jenny Jones, JMJones@lamebeth.gov.uk, T. 0207 926 5428.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Standard Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Interested: please click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, clearly evidencing in the supporting statement field, how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.

Job Description and Specification

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th December 2022 at midnight

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.