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

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.