Hybrid Administrative Officer - Children's Services

Confidential; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking two temporary Business Support Officers to join the Children's Services Team at the Shrewsbury Office. The role is hybrid with 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a start ASAP and a 3-month duration (potential extension).

Key duties include administrative support, diary and inbox management, database updates, and preparation of documents and minutes. Compliance screening applies, including right to work checks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of working with sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative and business support to Children's Services teams.
• Managing inboxes, diaries and appointments.
• Accurately updating and maintaining electronic records and databases.
• Preparing documents, reports, meeting agendas and minutes.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other people who are essential for our service, such as senior managers, stakeholders, partners, and customers, and where required represent the team at meetings
• Ensuring confidential information is handled in accordance with data protection requirements.
• Supporting team projects and service improvement activities as required.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shropshire Council is seeking two temporary Business Support Officers to join the Children's Services Team at the Shrewsbury Office. The role is hybrid with 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a start ASAP and a 3-month duration (potential extension).

Key duties include administrative support, diary and inbox management, database updates, and preparation of documents and minutes. Compliance screening applies, including right to work checks.