Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Business Support Officer to join Barnsley Council's Children's Services Department on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

*

Deliver an efficient, confidential business support service across diverse service functions.

*

Respond to telephone, written, and face-to-face enquiries, providing advice and signposting as appropriate.

*

Organise and co-ordinate meetings, diaries, and statutory appointments, including taking minutes using mobile IT devices.

*

Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and the public to maintain strong communication links.

*

Input, maintain and analyse data across electronic and manual systems, producing reports for various audiences.

*

Support project work and assist with the development of internal processes and business systems.

*

Perform financial administrative tasks including raising orders, reconciling, and processing payments.

*

Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and risk management protocols.

About You

You will be an experienced administrator with the ability to work in a busy, sometimes challenging environment. You will be well organised, detail-focused, and confident in managing confidential information.

Essential Skills & Experience:

*

Level 2 qualification in a relevant area (e.g., GCSEs, NVQ).

*

Experience in a business support or administrative role.

*

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other digital tools.

*

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities.

*

Emotional resilience when dealing with sensitive or emotive information.

*

Commitment to continuous professional development.

If this role would be of interest to you, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible