Business Support Officer
3-Month Contract | 37 Hours per Week
£16 Umbrella per Hour | £13 PAYE per Hour
Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid working available)

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an Administration Assistant to join their Building and Support Your Future Teams and Child Safety and Asylum Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and person-centred individual to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children.

Role Overview:
Staff in these teams are responsible for ensuring that statutory responsibilities for looked after children and care leavers are properly met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealing with and signposting queries via email and telephone
• Uploading correspondence and recording information onto caseload systems
• Booking appointments and arranging meetings
• Taking minutes of more complex meetings
• Carrying out all necessary word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation duties
• Facilitating the unaccompanied minor's administration process and updating relevant systems
• Supporting the preparation for Ofsted inspections and providing specialist administrative support

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Be able to take accurate, detailed minutes of complex meetings
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Officer
• Have the ability to prioritise your workload

To apply, please submit your CV