Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer (11-Month Fixed-Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity) To Start 18th January 2027

Are you an organised problem-solver who loves bringing people, priorities and processes together?

We're looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Estates team on an 11-month maternity cover opportunity. This is a varied and fast-paced role at the heart of the department, providing high-level support to senior management while helping to coordinate projects, improve processes and keep operations running smoothly.

Whether you're looking to broaden your experience, develop your supervisory skills or gain exposure to strategic work, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow.

Why join us?

Work alongside senior leaders and gain valuable insight into how a large, complex organisation operates. Develop your skills across business support, people management and continuous improvement. Enjoy a role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real difference. Build a wide network of colleagues across the University. Join a supportive team where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable and enjoys helping others succeed.

You'll bring:
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Experience supporting managers, leaders or busy teams.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A positive, customer-focused approach.
- Confidence managing competing priorities and working independently.
- A keen eye for detail and a talent for finding practical solutions.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering great service and is always looking for ways to make things work better.

About the Department

The Estates Department helps create and maintain an exceptional environment for our students, staff and visitors. We're a friendly, forward-thinking and collaborative team that supports everything from day-to-day operations to major projects that shape the future of the University. We value innovation, continuous improvement and the people who make things happen behind the scenes.

Benefits

We offer an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.