Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622190
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)
Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Interview Date: w/c 29 September 2025
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and talented administrator to join our team and play a key role in supporting Participation and Lifelong Learning Service though this role as a Business Support Officer providing 12 month maternity cover.
The Participation and Lifelong Learning service, within Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services Directorate, supports young people in Hampshire to make a successful transition to adult life, helping them to participate, succeed, and progress in education and employment. Alongside this we provide support to adults to improve their skills, economic wellbeing, and quality of life.
What you’ll do:
-Provide close business administrative functions in support to the Hampshire Outdoors Service.
-Carry out Finance functions including invoices, Internal Trading Documents, Purchase Orders, and Non-PO Payments.
-Being the main point of contact for all DofE enquiries
-Maintaining volunteer databases and processing new volunteer registrations (including DBS checks)
-Assisting with and managing all Open Expedition and Residential bookings for DofE
What we’re looking for:
-Formal qualifications or equivalent in business administration.
-Previous general administrative experience with specific experience where relevant.
-Previous general administrative experience in a busy office.
-Computer literate in the use of a variety of software.
-Ability to work without close supervision.
-Good team working skills.
-Effective communication skills at all levels.
-Strong customer service skills.
-Excellent time management skills.
Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Business Support Officer role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
Why join us?
-A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment built on teamwork, where you are empowered to do your best, grow and develop in your role.
-A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Hampshire.
-Be part of a forward-looking organisation recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities.
-Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
-A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Additional Information:
Business Support Officer Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
Please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Bob Standley,Team Coordinator (Business Operations) # County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
