Business Support Officer

Job Opportunity: Business Support Officer (Children's Services)
Location: Wirral Council
Pay: £15 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential for extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week

Make a difference in your community. Help Wirral be great for children, young people, and their families.

Wirral Council is seeking a dedicated and organised Business Support Officer to join our Children's Services team. In this vital role, you will provide a wide range of administrative support to ensure the effective running of the service and help us deliver excellent care and outcomes for children and families across the borough.

• Provide general office and reception duties including data input, document handling, and diary management

• Prepare correspondence, reports, and minutes for meetings and events

• Handle financial transactions, petty cash, and procurement processes

• Offer administrative support to colleagues, service users, and external agencies

• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records and ensure data quality

• Assist in booking transport, accommodation, and professional services

• Support case file maintenance, statistical reporting, and information systems

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Experience working with databases and Microsoft Office

• Ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and work under pressure

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

• Knowledge of confidentiality and data handling best practices

• Previous experience in business support or administrative roles

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Business Administration or Customer Care

• Knowledge of children's services and local authority systems

• Minute-taking and event organisation experience

• Competitive hourly rate: £15 per hour

• A supportive and professional team environment

• The chance to work in a meaningful role supporting children and young people

• Opportunity for ongoing work or contract extension based on performance