Meeting Support Administrator

Pertemps; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth City Council is seeking a Minute Taker / Business Support Officer to join the Children & Young People's Services team in Plymouth. The role involves producing accurate minutes for statutory meetings, maintaining records, and providing general admin support.

Hybrid working: 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, 37 hours per week. Start date 19 October 2026. This temporary assignment supports safeguarding services across Plymouth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Minute taking

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Business Administration

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

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

Key duties will include:

• 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.