Business Support Assistant Part Time 18.5 Hours

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Barry is looking for a Business Support Assistant to assist in administrative tasks and develop efficient systems. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years clerical experience and be skilled in managing information systems, financial management, and communication. This permanent role offers a salary of £24,404 per annum for 18.5 hours per week, with opportunities to contribute effectively to team workflows.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years clerical experience.
• Experience of maintaining administrative systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize work.
• Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out business support functions.
• Develop systems to promote quality and efficiency in services.

Skills

Clerical experience

Administrative systems maintenance

Computer-based information systems

Financial management systems

Minute taking

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

About us

Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Collaborative (VVC) is one of five regional Collaboratives that form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales. It performs a range of Adoption Agency functions on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil CBC, RCT CBC, Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. The collaborative is responsible for the recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families, and provides a range of support services for adopted adults and adoptive families.

Website: https://www.adopt4vvc.org/en/Home/Home.aspx

Values

• Ambitious: Forward‑thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open: Open to different ideas and accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 3, SCP 4, £24,404 (p.a/Pro Rata), £13.05ph

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 18.5

Main Place of Work: Dock Office, Barry

Contract Type: Permanent

Description: Assist in carrying out the business support functions associated with the Collaborative and in developing systems that promote a quality and efficient service.

About you

• At least 2 years clerical experience.
• Experience of maintaining good administrative systems.
• Experience of the application of computer‑based information systems.
• Experience of working in accordance with financial management systems.
• Experience of minute taking.
• Awareness of the work of Local Government.
• Knowledge of business administration systems.
• Knowledge of the scope and application of computer‑based information systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise work.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work on one's own.
• Ability to motivate others and promote effective team working.
• Ability to respond to customers of the service in an efficient and professional manner.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills including ability to minute meetings and provide accurate records.
• Good organisational skills and ability to co‑ordinate tasks and people.
• Good IT and keyboard skills including the full range of Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

For further information, contact: Michael Loughman, 01446 706152 / [e-mail]