Business Support Officer - Executive Team

Schools’ Choice; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide essential administrative support to the Executive Team in Walsall. The role involves managing correspondence, organizing schedules, and maintaining filing systems. Ideal candidates will have significant secretarial experience, NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This temporary position offers the flexibility of 2 remote days per week with an hourly rate of £13.69.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in secretarial and administrative roles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support.
• Manage diaries and email correspondence efficiently.
• Type letters, reports, and take minutes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

GCSEs (Grades 4-9) in Maths and English

Job description

Business Support Officer

Location: 3 days onsite at the Civic Centre in Walsall Town Centre and 2 days remote.
Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 5.15pm with 1 hour unpaid break. Friday 8.45am - 4.45pm with 1 hour unpaid break.
Rate of Pay: £13.69 per hour
Duration: Temporary basis, 6 - 9 months with potential to extend.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Business Support Officer on behalf of our Client, Walsall Council on a temporary basis.

Purpose of the Role:
As a Business Support Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Executive Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support that enables our senior leaders to focus on driving the organisation forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across the organisation
• Manage diaries and email correspondence efficiently
• Handle and respond to enquiries via telephone and email with professionalism
• Type letters and reports, take minutes, and manage invoicing tasks
• Create and maintain electronic filing systems
• Deputise for the Chief Executive's Personal Assistant when required
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a supportive team environment
• Work in compliance with GDPR and Walsall Council's policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and customer care skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrable experience in a range of business support duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• An adaptive individual with flexibility to prioritise urgent workloads to meet a deadline while also good time management skills to complete on going daily tasks.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Substantial experience in secretarial and administrative roles
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent
• GCSEs (Grades 4-9) in Maths and English or equivalent

If you're ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a team that values professionalism and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you!