Business Support Officer

Can you provide high-quality business support across budgeting, procurement and governance activity?Have you worked confidently with a range of stakeholders to keep processes moving and deliver a quality service?

Are you organised, proactive and ready to support the important work of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is the independent railway accident investigation organisation for the UK. Its aim is to improve railway safety and inform industry and the public, without apportioning blame or liability. This role sits within the Branch Support Services team, which supports investigations and helps ensure the effective running of the Branch. As Business Support Officer, you will play an important part in keeping core business support, finance and governance activity running smoothly.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

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Department for Transport Central - Department for Transport Careers

This role provides business support across budget management, procurement, purchase orders, invoice processing, governance and general administration. You will work closely with colleagues across the Branch and wider department, helping to maintain effective systems, support decision-making and deliver a high-quality service.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to

• Supporting budget profiling and producing monthly expenditure forecasts
• Production of monthly Corporate Governance Meeting information pack, including reporting on in-year and year-end spend against budget and compliance against Key Performance Indicators
• Assisting with procurement activity, including tender documentation and award processes
• Managing the purchase order process from requisition through to supplier set up
• Managing invoices and receipts, ensuring prompt payment and accurate record keeping
• Providing administrative support to the Corporate Governance Manager and wider team
• Assist the Corporate Governance Manager and the Branch to respond to Freedom of Information, enquiries and subject access requests
• Data Protection - support the Branch in ensuring data protection/information security is considered in all aspects of it's work . Liaise with the Information Asset Owner, DfT and industry colleagues to improve awareness of data issues and implement best practice where appropriate
• Building effective working relationships with stakeholders across the Branch and wider department
• Using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 tools to manage information and support reporting

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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