Business Support Officer

Business Support Officer

Location: Onsite within Brownhills

Hourly Rate: £13.91 per hour with potential pay increase every financial year.

Working Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8.45am until 5.15pm with 1 hour lunch. Friday 8.45am until 4.45pm with 1 hour lunch.

Full time opportunity, 37 hours per week.

Temporary basis, 3 months ongoing basis.

Are you ready to make a real impact?

Opus People Solutions, representing Walsall Council, is on the lookout for a dynamic Business Support Officer to support the Social Care team within Walsall Children's Services in a temporary capacity. If you're ready to be part of something meaningful and contribute to the efficient functioning of our community, keep reading.

Daily tasks will look like:

• Occasional requirement to attend meetings and type the meeting minutes.
• Book taxis, hotels, rail tickets and flights.
• Handle payments for families and other financial matters responsibly.
• Be first point of contact for phone calls and be the go-to for internal and external inquiries.
• Keep things organised by uploading and managing documents.
• Manage and distribute bus scratch cards
• Help those in need by handling food bank vouchers.
• Assist with ordering and paying for birth certificates and passports.
• Keep everything in sync by managing appointments, meetings, and events.
• Handle room bookings and make sure everything runs smoothly.

What You Bring:

• Previous experience in Administration roles.
• Previous experience in busy office environments.
• Commitment to work onsite 5 days a week.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good user experience in Microsoft 365 Packages including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Touch typing abilities and minute-taking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You've got an eye for detail and a passion for accuracy.
• Handle financial transactions with care and responsibility.
• Proficient in calendar management.
• If you've got experience in a similar role, this would be beneficial!

Why Us:

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a difference in your community. Join us in supporting Walsall Council in a role that matters.

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