Business Support Officer / Minute Taker - Reed : Job Details

Business Support Officer / Minute Taker

• Job Type: Temporary Contract, Full-time, Hybrid
• Hourly Rate: £12.59 PAYE / £15.41 Umbrella
• Location: Barnsley S70

We are seeking a skilled Business Support Officer / Minute Taker to provide effective support to a range of front-line and statutory services. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of safeguarding conferences, requiring an experienced minute taker who can touch type during meetings.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Attend and take minutes at Safeguarding conferences, ensuring accurate and speedy transcription directly onto electronic forms and templates.
• Organise and coordinate meetings, diaries, and appointments, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently.
• Undertake project work and research, delivering high-quality information and meeting strict deadlines.
• Respond to various types of correspondence and manage both incoming and outgoing information effectively.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong communication links.
• Handle administrative duties while managing interruptions, queries, and conflicting demands from customer queries and requests.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in minute taking, with the ability to type accurately and quickly during meetings.
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Capable of conducting research and providing comprehensive written and verbal reports.
• Skilled in using mobile IT devices for minute taking and meeting servicing.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize conflicting workloads and meet strict deadlines.

Benefits:

• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Secure and user-friendly online system for timesheets, holiday requests, and employment documents.
• Free training, access to discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
• Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for the Business Support Officer / Minute Taker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.