Business Support Officer

Optima Staffing Solutions; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term placements

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join a local council's Children’s Services Department. This role requires professional minute-taking for high-level meetings regarding sensitive matters. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills, with a proven background in minute-taking. The position is full-time, on-site in Wednesbury, and requires BPSS and Basic DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within local authority, social care, or public sector settings.
• Excellent written communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Must be available for full-time, on-site work in Wednesbury.
• BPSS check and Basic DBS required prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive minute-taking support for meetings within Children’s Services.
• Ensure accurate recording of complex and sensitive information.
• Prepare, format, and distribute minutes and related documentation promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to data protection and safeguarding policies.
• Provide general administrative support as required by the service area.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Minute-taking

Job description

Business Support Officer – Minute Taking (Children’s Services)

📅 Start Date: ASAP (subject to BPSS & Basic DBS clearance)

📆 Contract: 3 months initially, ongoing assignment

About the Role

Optima Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join Walsall Council’s Children’s Services Department.

This role plays a key part in supporting senior staff by providing professional minute-taking for high‑level meetings involving sensitive and confidential matters concerning vulnerable children and young people.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills, with a proven background in accurate and timely minute‑taking in a fast‑paced, confidential environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive minute‑taking support for meetings within Children’s Services.
• Ensure accurate recording of complex and sensitive information.
• Prepare, format, and distribute minutes and related documentation promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to data protection and safeguarding policies.
• Provide general administrative support as required by the service area.

Requirements

• Previous experience within local authority, social care, or public sector settings (desirable).
• Excellent written communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Must be available for full‑time, on‑site work in Wednesbury.
• BPSS check and Basic DBS required prior to starting.

Why Join Optima Staffing Solutions?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.
• Opportunities for long‑term or ongoing placements with local authorities.

📨 To apply, please send your CV highlighting your minute‑taking experience to [e-mail] or contact our office for further information.