Business Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and growth

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlement

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Broxtowe Day Centre, part of Nottinghamshire County Council, seeks a Business Support Assistant to handle scheduling, correspondence and records in a GDPR-compliant way. The role is 22.5 hours per week, office-based, for 12 months, supporting social activities, meals and health services for adults with varied needs.

Applicants should be proficient with Excel, have strong data entry accuracy and good organisational skills to support day-to-day operations and external liaison.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail for accurate data entry.
• Understanding of GDPR and the importance of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a busy environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with scheduling, correspondence and record keeping.
• Input and manage data accurately, keeping it confidential and GDPR-compliant.
• Liaise with team members and external stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly.
• Address problems as they arise, showing flexibility and initiative.
• Work with colleagues so the day centre runs efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

GDPR compliance

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Verbal written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

A Business Support Assistant post in the business support team at Broxtowe Day Centre, part of Nottinghamshire County Council. The work is mainly administrative: managing schedules, handling correspondence, keeping records and inputting data accurately under GDPR. It is a 12-month fixed-term role for 22.5 hours a week, office based, supporting a centre that runs social activities, meals and health support for adults with varied needs. Applicants need working knowledge of Excel and strong attention to detail for data entry.

What the job involves

• Support the team with scheduling, correspondence and record keeping
• Input and manage data accurately, keeping it confidential and GDPR-compliant
• Liaise with team members and external stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly
• Address problems as they arise, showing flexibility and initiative
• Work with colleagues so the day centre runs efficiently and effectively

Skills & knowledge

• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Willingness to learn new systems
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail for accurate data entry
• Understanding of GDPR and the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a busy environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Other

• Collaborative mindset, ready to support colleagues
• Flexible approach to changing demands and able to work under pressure

What’s offered

• Opportunities for training and growth
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave entitlement
• Friendly, inclusive workplace