Business Support Officer (Part‑time, Temporary)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Business Support Officer to provide administrative and project coordination support for a respected higher‑education institution in London. The role is part‑time, temporary and office‑based, offering 21 hours per week across three days.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and committees, managing schedules, agendas and action items.
• Provide HR, finance and communications administration for the faculty.
• Support project sponsors and leads with documentation, tracking and delivery of priorities.
• Maintain records, monitor data and prepare reports to aid decision‑making.
• Manage diaries and administrative tasks for senior leaders.
• Build positive relationships and suggest process improvements using digital tools.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a busy administrative or project‑based environment.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities with the capacity to prioritise a varied workload.
• Proactive, adaptable attitude and effective communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £19.34 plus holiday pay.
• Flexible part‑time schedule (21 hours per week).
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team during a period of change.
• Experience in higher‑education business support and project coordination.