Business Support Officer - Children's & Young People's Services

Posted 16 hours 39 minutes ago by We Do Social Work

Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Business Support Officer - Children's & Young People's Services

Remote Working Temporary Contract Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer to join a busy Children's & Young People's Services team on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with the potential for extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual to provide essential administrative and business support within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and business support to the Children's & Young People's Services team.

  • Manage emails, correspondence, records and documentation efficiently.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on internal systems and databases.

  • Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing documents and coordinating administrative tasks.

  • Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with data protection requirements.

  • Liaise professionally with colleagues, internal departments and external stakeholders.

  • Support the smooth day-to-day running of the service, ensuring deadlines and service standards are met.

Essential Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.

  • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

  • Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.

  • Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.

  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a remote team.

  • Previous experience supporting Children's Services or within a similar environment would be advantageous.

Contract Details
  • Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential for extension

  • Hours: 37 hours per week

  • Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Working Arrangement: Remote working

  • Equipment: Collection of work equipment will be required prior to starting.