Business Services Officer

Location: Talbot Green

Job title:

Business Services

Reports to:

Officer Head of Finance and Business Services

Salary:
Starting salary of £29,500 per annum

Location:

Office based at our headquarters in Llantrisant, South Wales

Hours:

Full time – 37.5 hours over 5 days

Objective:

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.

Aims:

* Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite

* Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals

* Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person

* Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person

* Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person

* Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person

* To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families

2wish Cymru and 2wish:

2wish has been established since 2012 and has since grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.

We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support.

We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.

We were founded as a Welsh organisation providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.

In January 2024, we expanded into ‘phase one’ England, namely Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. And in July 2025 we expanded into ‘phase two’ England, namely Merseyside, Devon and Cornwall, Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Context of role:

The Business Services Officer provides high quality administrative and operational support across governance, IT, facilities, data protection, recruitment and general administration.

Working closely with the Head of Finance & Business Services, this role ensures the charity has strong internal systems, efficient processes, and compliant practices that enable staff to deliver services effectively and compassionately.

This role will support the whole organisation in both the office setting and our remote workers across England and Wales.

Key responsibilities:

Business Services and Operations

* Support the Head of Finance & Business Services in the effective running of business functions including HR, IT, governance, and office management.

* Maintain essential organisational policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring regular review cycles.

* Manage contracts with suppliers, service providers, and facilities contractors.

Staff support

* Assist department heads with recruitment processes including job adverts, application management, interview coordination, and onboarding.

* Maintain accurate and confidential HR files, absence records, training logs, and performance documentation on Bright HR.

* Support wellbeing initiatives and contribute to developing a positive, compassionate staff culture.

* Coordinate staff training, mandatory learning, and policy briefings.

Governance and Compliance

* Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of required documents.

* Support risk management processes, including maintaining organisational risk registers.

* Assist with GDPR compliance, data audits, and data protection processes.

* Prepare policies for Board approval with the assistance of Peninsula.

Leadership and People Management

* Act as first point of contact for basic IT and systems issues, escalating when necessary.

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