Business Support Officer

• Job Type: 3-month temporary contract (Extensions available)
• Organisation: Barnsley Council
• Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour (PAYE)
• Location: Barnsley, S70 1DR
• Working Hours: 8:30am till 5pm

Barnsley Council are seeking a Business Support Officer to join the Free School Meals Team project team. This role involves providing administrative support for a new scheme. Experience in a local authority or school environment would be beneficial.

• 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.
• Undertake project work and research, ensuring information is of high quality and completed according to deadlines.
• Perform administrative duties to support the Free School Meals team and associated projects.
• Input, check, and maintain a variety of electronic and paper-based systems, ensuring information is accurate and stored appropriately.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in data analysis and report writing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

To apply for the Business Support Officer position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss next steps.