OR111438 – Business Support Officer

Client: Wokingham Borough Council

Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1BN, United Kingdom /  Hybrid / Office and working from home

PAYE Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 am -5 pm

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide effective administrative support to Children’s Services, helping the team deliver high-quality services to children, young people and families. The role includes organizing meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents and monitoring actions and deadlines.

Typical Day

• Organizing meetings and managing diaries.
• Preparing agendas, reports and meeting papers.
• Taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Managing emails, correspondence and phone enquiries.
• Updating records and systems.
• Liaising with families, schools, social workers and partner agencies.
• Supporting general administrative tasks and statutory processes.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience of administration and minute taking.
• Knowledge of Children’s Services and Local Government.

Essential Qualification

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent or above
• Basic DBS check required