Business Support Officer – Admin & Clerical – #OR110991

Job Description

Semester Recruitment is seeking a Business Support Officer for the London Borough of Sutton, based at Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2SD. This is a temporary contract role paying £16.83–£21.85 per hour, starting 10 August 2026.

Working within the People Directorate, you will provide front-line administrative and clerical support to a busy social care team. Day-to-day responsibilities include general admin and reception cover, minute-taking at virtual and in-person meetings, processing financial requests, raising purchase orders via Business World (formerly Agresso), and maintaining accurate records across Google Suite and the Mosaic system. You will also receive training on No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) payments and the NRPF Connect database, as well as passport application processing.

Candidates must be proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail), have a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute, and bring experience of processing financial or administrative requests. Strong communication skills, flexibility to work across multiple Sutton sites, and the ability to meet deadlines as part of a team are essential. Full in-house training will be provided throughout the assignment.

If you are an organised, adaptable administrator ready to hit the ground running, please get in touch with the Semester team today.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.