Business Support Assistant

• Salary: £13.05 per hour PAYE
• Location: Rotherham
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Join a dynamic team as a Business Support Assistant. This role offers a comprehensive range of business support duties within a complex environment, managing sensitive and confidential information. The position requires adaptability and effective communication across multiple service areas, ensuring the timely processing of information and correspondence.

• Handle customer enquiries through reception and telephone.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and correspondence.
• Gather and report information, create and maintain documents such as letters, templates, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Support staff with IT systems and ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures.
• Perform general administrative tasks including filing, record maintenance, scanning, photocopying, faxing, meeting arrangements, diary management, and minute-taking.
• Provide event support including materials preparation, venue and catering booking, and sending invitations.
• Handle and reconcile cash transactions.
• Supervise and allocate tasks to junior staff.

• Experience in a support role within a multi-functional business service team.
• Proficiency in ICT applications: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, internet, and email.
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of financial processes and ability to work accurately under pressure, adhering to audit and financial regulations.
• NQF Level 2 (e.g., GCSEs Grades 4–9, NVQ Level 2, GNVQ Intermediate, City & Guilds Part 2) or equivalent knowledge through work experience.
• Business Administration Qualification (desirable).
• Basic DBS check required.

• Flexible working hours, including potential changes in location and workload.
• Opportunity for occasional travel and alternate location working.
• Involvement in a variety of tasks and projects.