Public Sector Admin: Flexible Hybrid Business Support

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Business Support Administrator to join our Corporate Parenting and Family Placements Team, delivering essential administrative support to benefit children and families in the local community.

The role includes processing invoices, managing enquiries, keeping records, and arranging meetings, with hybrid working and a DBS check required. Prior office experience is essential and MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office administrative role is essential.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Accurate data entry and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices relating to the work of the service.
• Processing statutory checks for foster and kinship carers.
• Arranging meetings, prepare and distribute agendas and take accurate minutes.
• Managing incoming enquiries and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Providing general administrative support, such as scanning, photocopying, and data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Business Support Administrator to join our Corporate Parenting and Family Placements Team, delivering essential administrative support to benefit children and families in the local community.

The role includes processing invoices, managing enquiries, keeping records, and arranging meetings, with hybrid working and a DBS check required. Prior office experience is essential and MS Office proficiency is expected.