Business Support Officer
*Job Type: Hybrid
*Location: S70, Barnsley
*Hourly Rate: £13.69 PAYE / £15.41 via Umbrella
We are seeking a Business Support Officer to provide an effective support service to a diverse range of front-line and statutory services in accordance with relevant government legislation and guidelines. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and is based in Barnsley.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide an efficient and confidential business support service to front-line and statutory services.
*Handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries, offering advice, guidance, signposting, and support to internal and external customers across a diverse range of service functions in line with legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
*Respond to various types of correspondence and manage incoming and outgoing information.
*Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including managers, employees, and members of the public, ensuring information and communication links are maintained.
*Support statutory meetings, including recording decisions accurately and swiftly directly onto e-forms and templates using mobile IT devices.
*Organise and coordinate meetings, diaries, and appointments, ensuring schedules and venues are appropriate for attendees.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Experience in servicing meetings and minute-taking directly onto mobile devices at speed and with accuracy.
*Proven experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information.
*Experience working in a busy local authority or public sector environment.
*Good knowledge of information governance, data protection, health & safety, and risk management.
Benefits:
*Competitive hourly rate.
*Flexible working hours.
*Opportunity to work in a dynamic and customer-focused environment.
*Exposure to innovative service delivery methods.
*Access to a dedicated consultant, secure online timesheet system, self-service portal for administrative requests, dedicated payroll team, free training, access to discount club, healthcare, Reed rewards, and more.
*Pension, paid holiday scheme, maternity benefits.
*Opportunities to work with some of the UK’s leading employers including local authorities, NHS, and local SMEs.
To apply for the Business Support Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.