Support Officer - Tate Hertfordshire : Job Details

Business Support Officer

Tate recruitment are working alongside a local authority business across Hemel Hemstead, looking for Support Officers to join within Adult Care Services

Support officer:

• 3 month contract
• Full time- Monday to Friday
• £12.65ph
• Full office based- Hemel Hempstead

Purpose of the Job

The post provides business and administrative support to individuals, teams or departments as appropriate.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Utilise software packages such as Microsoft Office, and preparation of letters and documentation
• Update and manage computer databases and spreadsheets
• Provide reports and assist in compiling information such as statutory returns, manage and track expenditure
• Provide professional support to Senior Officers and Managers dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, answer telephone calls and provide information as a first point of contact
• Undertake a range of administrative duties such as note and minute taking, filing, faxing, scanning and photocopying Deal with all general matters including cash handling, correspondence, invoices and timesheets
• Manage team commitments avoiding scheduling conflicts and arrange meetings and training courses, venues, agendas
• Supervise workload of Assistant Support Officer, providing cover in absence e.g. reception and visitor management.

What you will need:

• Previous experience in service delivery or a business-related qualification would be beneficial
• You will be a competent administrator with experience of using Microsoft Office who is confident to be the first point of contact for Managers and possess excellent customer care skills
• You will be self-motivated, professional and approachable providing excellent team support and best practice at all times
• You must be willing to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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