Hybrid Admin & Coordination Officer – Youth Services

Torbay Council; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a proactive Business Support Officer to join the Children’s Services Business Support team in Torquay, providing administrative support to colleagues and contributing to positive outcomes for children, families, learners and school staff.

The role covers reception, document preparation, meeting organisation, minute taking, responding to enquiries, office systems, budget assistance, travel arrangements and preparation of resources.

Qualifications

• GCSE O Level standard or equivalent.
• Experience working in a team.
• Experience in a busy office using administration procedures.
• Experience dealing with enquiries by telephone and face to face.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties and handling general enquiries.
• Prepare and distribute documents; organise meetings and take minutes.
• Maintain office systems and support budget administration.
• Arrange travel and accommodation; support production of resources and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Numeracy

Minute taking

Teamwork & independence

Education

GCSE O Level or equivalent

Teamwork experience

Office administration experience

Handling enquiries (phone/in person)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Torbay Council is seeking a proactive Business Support Officer to join the Children’s Services Business Support team in Torquay, providing administrative support to colleagues and contributing to positive outcomes for children, families, learners and school staff.

The role covers reception, document preparation, meeting organisation, minute taking, responding to enquiries, office systems, budget assistance, travel arrangements and preparation of resources.