Job Details: Job Reference: HCC623284 Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 pro rata, per annum Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Temporary for 9 months Closing Date: 22 February 2026 Interview Date: 3 March 2026 The Role: Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date. Joining our Participation and Lifelong Learning service as a Business Support Officer, you’ll apply your administrative expertise to help Hampshires’ young people and adults progress and thrive in education, employment, and lifelong learning. You’ll provide essential business administrative support to the Hampshire Outdoors service area, helping to deliver work that makes a meaningful difference to the community. What you’ll do: Be at the heart of our daily operations, managing post, inbox communications, and coordinating room bookings and meeting support. Play a key role in keeping our service visible and well‑resourced by coordinating printing, maintaining office supplies, and updating our social media and service webpages. Lead on finance processes, including invoices, Internal Trading Documents and Purchase Orders. Act as the main point of contact for all Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) enquiries. Process DofE enrolments, completions, volunteer registrations, and maintain volunteer databases (including DBS checks). Support and manage bookings for Residentials for DofE and bespoke STA swimming courses. Update EVOLVE records for courses. What we’re looking for: Previous administrative experience ideally within a busy office environment. Competence using a broad range of software and digital tools. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently. Good communication skills and confidence liaising at all levels. A collaborative team player who contributes positively to the wider service. Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach. 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, supportive, and inclusive working environment where teamwork and professional growth are valued. The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and adults across Hampshire. 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. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Administrative Officer, Admin Officer, Business Support Coordinator, Service Support Officer, Business Operations Assistant, Operations Support Officer, Business Support Lead, Service Administrative Lead, Administrative Services Officer Additional Information: Business Support Officer Candidate Pack Vetting Requirements: The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk For an informal chat about the role, please contact Ira Vashchuk, Team Coordinator on ira.vashchuk@hants.gov.uk Hampshire 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.