Business Support Assistant

Brackenberry; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Wales seeks a proactive Business Support Assistant for a 3-month contract. You will provide essential administrative support to the team, manage records, and communicate with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT skills and attention to detail, with an emphasis on effective communication and organization. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the service.
• Input and maintain accurate data and records.
• Prepare and process documents like reports and invoices.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Carmarthenshire to assist with the appointment of a Business Support Assistant, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.84 - £16.61 per hour

Summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Assistant to provide administrative support to the Fleet and Transport Maintenance team. The role will involve delivering high-quality clerical and customer service support, ensuring accurate records are maintained, and contributing to the smooth running of fleet and transport operations.

The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office packages, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Fleet and Transport Maintenance service.
• Input and maintain accurate data and records in internal systems, including fleet and maintenance logs.
• Prepare, update, and process documents such as correspondence, reports, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Respond to telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries from internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Support scheduling, diary management, and coordination of meetings for the fleet and maintenance team.

Requirements

• Proven administrative or clerical experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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