West Berkshire Council
Business Support Administrator - 01874
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Are you an organised individual with excellent attention to detail and looking for a rewarding administrative role within Children's Services at West Berkshire Council? We are seeking a Business Support Administrator to provide essential business support to our front line social work teams, reporting to the Business Support Officer, to ensure the smooth operation of our service.
The Role
As a Business Support Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:
- Dealing with enquiries from customers, colleagues, and external stakeholders, providing appropriate information and assistance.
- Taking minutes of sensitive meetings, typing up within timescales and circulating to attendees.
- Maintaining accurate records and databases, including data entry and information retrieval.
- Providing administrative support to social workers and managers such as scheduling meetings, arranging appointments, and preparing documents.
- Supporting the Business Support Officer with various tasks to ensure effective service delivery.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive approach to work.
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Previous experience in an administrative role is essential, ideally within a public sector or customer-focused environment.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Julie Povey on 01635 503573 or email julie.povey@westberks.gov.uk or Gemma Topping on 01635 503189 or email gemma.topping1@westberks.gov.uk
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