Business Support Officer – Adult and Communities Senior Management Team – #OR112132

Job Description

Barnet Council is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Senior Management Team within Adult and Communities, based in Colindale, London (NW9 4EW). This is a temporary role paying £17.29–£22.47 per hour via Prism, starting 1 September 2026.

Working alongside the Business Support Lead, you will deliver a high-quality, reactive business support service to the Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Directors, and Heads of Service. Day-to-day responsibilities include diary and inbox management, word processing and correspondence, minute-taking, organising meetings and conferences, managing filing systems, handling post distribution, and acting as the first point of contact for all internal and external enquiries directed to the Senior Management Team.

You will also provide cover for the Business Support Lead during absences and maintain office management systems in line with agreed procedures, including confidential document archiving and disposal.

The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage a demanding, varied workload with tact, discretion, and initiative. Experience supporting senior managers in a local authority or public-sector setting is advantageous.

If you are an organised, proactive administrator ready to support a busy Senior Management Team in adult social care services, apply 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

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