Business Support Officer

Job Advertisement: Business Support Officer

Location: Yate
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 13.47
Contract Length: temporary

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in public services? Our client South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Business Support Officer to join their team in Yate! If you're an organised individual with a flair for communication and administration, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide top-notch administrative support to managers, ensuring efficiency and effective procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for the service area, expertly handling enquiries and information requests.
• Collate, maintain, and analyse records to produce accurate statements and retrieve data from computerised systems.
• Conduct research related to your service specialism and compile evidence for reports, including drafting document sections.
• Foster strong working relationships with customers, colleagues, and partners.
• Communicate any concerns or issues promptly and accurately.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining budgets and financial information/resources.

What You'll Need:

• Experience in a similar administrative role, ideally in a related service area.
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent, including English and Maths, or equivalent experience.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to write clear letters and contribute to reports.
• Good spoken communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to seek out and present information effectively.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in children's or adults' services environments.
• Familiarity with ICS and CAPITA or similar databases.
• Knowledge of processes related to the Department for Children, Adults, and Health.
• A qualification in IT or word processing would be a bonus!

Join us and be part of something impactful! Your journey in public service begins here!

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