Business Support Officer

Aspen Wolf (U.K) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy based in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to handle confidential information and support various departments. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven minute-taking experience, and the ability to work well under pressure. Candidates must have an up-to-date DBS check and be adept in Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting child protection and children’s social care teams.
• Proven experience in minute-taking roles.
• Must have an up-to-date DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and professional minutes within statutory timescales.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Prioritise and reprioritise workload effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Our client in Newcastle is looking for an experienced Business Support Officer.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deliver accurate and professional minutes within statutory timescales.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion, demonstrating emotional resilience due to the sensitive nature of some discussions.
• Maintain excellent organisation and time management skills to meet challenging deadlines.
• Possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritise and reprioritise workload effectively.
• Show good interpersonal skills and be a team player, working alongside various departments.
• Experience supporting child protection and children’s social care teams.
• Proven experience in minute-taking roles.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must have an up-to-date DBS check.

This role offers 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.