Meeting Support Administrator

Pertemps Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; Ibrido; GBP 27.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Plymouth City Council – Children & Young People’s Services seeks a Minute Taker / Business Support Officer to join the team in Ballard House, Plymouth. The role is 37 hours weekly with a pay rate of £13.90 per hour and hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days remote).

The post supports safeguarding services for children and families, providing accurate minutes for statutory meetings and maintaining confidential records. Temp role until 17 January 2027.

Competenze

• Previous minute-taking experience.
• Strong written communication, grammar and spelling skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Previous administration experience within a busy office environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Producing accurate minutes for statutory meetings.
• Recording and summarising complex discussions professionally and concisely.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of Child Protection Plans.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and attendee information.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Updating relevant systems and providing general business support and administrative assistance as required.

Conoscenze

Minute-taking

Written communication

Organisational skills

Formazione

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

NVQ Level 3 Business Administration

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Minute Taker / Business Support Officer

Children & Young People's Services Plymouth City Council

Location: Ballard House, Plymouth (PL1)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.90 per hour
Hybrid Working: 2 days office-based, 3 days working from home (flexibility required)
Start Date: 19th October 2026
Assignment Length: Temporary until 17th January 2027

Are you an experienced administrator with strong minute taking skills? We're recruiting for a Minute Taker / Business Support Officer to support Plymouth City Council's Children & Young People's Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team, gain valuable public sector experience and play an important role in supporting services that help safeguard children, young people and families across Plymouth.

The Role

• Producing accurate minutes for statutory meetings.
• Recording and summarising complex discussions professionally and concisely.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of Child Protection Plans.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and attendee information.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Updating relevant systems and providing general business support and administrative assistance as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous minute-taking experience.
• Strong written communication, grammar and spelling skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Previous administration experience within a busy office environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience within Children's Services or a public sector environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and related legislation.
• Previous business support experience within statutory services.

Enhanced DBS Required

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS check is required. If you already hold a DBS registered with the Update Service, this is beneficial. If not, the cost of obtaining a new DBS certificate will be covered for the successful candidate.

Due to expected application volumes, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted. Please continue to check for other opportunities with Pertemps.