Business Support Officer

Pay: £12.65 per hr, 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Location: Ipswich IP1, hybrid after training

Length: 6 months

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Would you like to work within your local authority and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future?
This is your chance to be part of something big! Join a team where your voice matters, your work has purpose, and your impact is visible every day.

Opus People Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Suffolk County Council for a temporary Business Support Officer to join the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families across Suffolk by supporting the vital work of the SEND service.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Business Support Officer, you will:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the SEND team.
• Share knowledge and help improve administrative processes through participation in team reviews and corporate meetings.
• Draft and send routine correspondence.
• Monitor and manage group email inboxes efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date office records.
• Answer incoming phone calls to support communication with families and professionals.
• Assist with annual reviews and assessments.

Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach.

DBS check will be carried out prior to starting along with completed 3 years reference history. Candidates will need to commit to ASAP start once completed.

"Suffolk County Council's WE ASPIRE values: Wellbeing, Equality, Achieve, Support, Pride, Innovate, Respect and Empower.

The mission is to make a positive difference for Suffolk; committed to working together, striving to improve, and securing the best possible services.

Suffolk County Council's Ambitions based on the council's objectives as laid out in our Corporate Strategy for 2022-26 - Our Ambitions"

To process your application, please apply now!