Business Support Officer

I am currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer on behalf of my client, a leading public sector organisation based in Halifax (HX1). 

Provide an efficient and effective service, working flexibly to support the work of designated teams within a directorate or service area. You will be required to provide admin support to a team of social workers (Children's Services). 

Duties of the Business Support Officer will include:

• Maintain up to date accurate information on manual and computerised files, lists and records.
• Produce e-mails, letters, reports and other documentation in line with corporate standards.
• Provide diary management of multiple diaries, ensuring that Service Managers and senior colleagues’ time is managed in an efficient and effective manner.
• Filter and direct incoming queries from internal/external customers where they can’t be resolved at first point of contact and identify and redirect urgent/sensitive matters accordingly.
• Updating child details on in-house case management system (training will be given).  
• Be responsible for the planning and co-ordination of meetings and events, booking venues, circulating agenda papers, minute taking, and ensuring any follow up actions arising from meetings are progressed.

To be successful in this role as a Business Support Officer, you will have:

• Working in teamwork administration environment
• Providing a high level of customer experience
• Proven ability to use IT packages including standard Microsoft Office software
• Proven experience of working with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to interrogate problems and follow through to logical conclusions.

This post is full time 37 hours per week Monday-Friday, with a pay rate of £13.69 PAYE.

Meetings are held in Barnsley town centre buildings as well as other offices/care homes across the borough. 

Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview! 

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any  bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
• Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
• Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's