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Business Support Officer/PA - Local Authority

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£13.26 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The local authority in Wakefield is seeking a full-time Business Support Officer/PA for their children’s social care team.
  • The role offers an hourly rate of £13.26 PAYE and requires proven experience in a PA or administrative role, preferably within a public sector or social care setting.
  • Key responsibilities include diary management, minute-taking, and providing direct support to the service manager and other senior team members.
  • Candidates should possess excellent organisational skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • This position provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in children's social care within a supportive team environment.
Business Support Officer/PA
  • Hourly Rate: £13.26 PAYE
  • Location: Wakefield, WF1
  • Job Type: Full-time, Office-based

We are seeking a dedicated Business Support Officer/PA to join our children’s social care team at a local authority. This role involves providing comprehensive support to the service manager, including minute taking, diary management, and direct support for managers. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, supportive environment and is skilled in administrative tasks.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Act as the Personal Assistant to the service manager, ensuring efficient management of their schedule and commitments.
  • Take accurate and detailed minutes during meetings and distribute them accordingly.
  • Manage diaries for the service manager and other senior team members, coordinating appointments and meetings to optimise their schedules.
  • Provide one-on-one support to managers, assisting with various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operation of the team.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Support the broader team with general administrative duties as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in a PA or administrative role, preferably within a public sector or social care setting.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong minute-taking abilities and experience in diary management.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with high levels of confidentiality.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications and comfortable with digital communication tools.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Full-time, stable office-based position.
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in children’s social care.
  • Supportive team environment.

To apply for this Business Support Officer/PA position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.