Business Support Officer
24 hours ago
Walsall
Business Support Officer – Minute Taking (Children’s Services) 📍 Location: Wednesbury, WS10 8AE 💼 Client: Walsall Council ⏰ Hours: 37 per week | Monday – Friday, 08:45 – 17:15 💷 Rate: £16.00 per hour PAYE 📅 Start Date: ASAP (subject to BPSS & Basic DBS clearance) 📆 Contract: 3 months initially, ongoing assignment 🧾 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 About the Role Optima Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join Walsall Council’s Children’s Services Department. This role plays a key part in supporting senior staff by providing professional minute-taking for high-level meetings involving sensitive and confidential matters concerning vulnerable children and young people. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills, with a proven background in accurate and timely minute-taking in a fast-paced, confidential environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive minute-taking support for meetings within Children’s Services., • Ensure accurate recording of complex and sensitive information., • Prepare, format, and distribute minutes and related documentation promptly., • Maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to data protection and safeguarding policies., • Proven experience in minute-taking (essential)., • Previous experience within local authority, social care, or public sector settings (desirable)., • Excellent written communication and organisational skills., • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information professionally., • Must be available for full-time, on-site work in Wednesbury., • Competitive weekly pay., • Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.