3 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Umbrella - £152.54 per day - Umbrella
Job Purpose
As a Business Support Administrator, you will provide administrative, clerical and business support services across various council functions, helping to deliver efficient customer service, information management and compliance with council procedures.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
• Provide administrative and clerical support across multiple service areas.
• Support FOI (Freedom of Information) and SAR (Subject Access Request) administration.
• Process and maintain sensitive information in line with data protection requirements.
• Undertake data entry and records management.
• Arrange meetings, training sessions and provide meeting support.
• Produce accurate notes, actions and minutes from meetings.
• Maintain council databases and internal systems.
• Handle customer enquiries via telephone, email and face to face.
• Support complaints administration and service applications.
• Assist with compliance checks and information governance processes.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and financial administration tasks.
• Provide filing, photocopying, typing and general office support.
• Support reception and mail services where required.
• Work collaboratively across teams to provide business support cover.
Essential Experience Required
• Previous Administration, Business Support or Clerical experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Experience dealing with customers by telephone, email or face to face.
• Strong data entry and record management skills.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience taking minutes desirable.
• Experience supporting FOI or SAR processes highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data protection and information governance principles.
Additional Information to Note
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Lincoln, LN1 1YL.
• Hybrid Working - 2 Days Office / 3 Days Remote.
• Attendance at County Offices every Monday is mandatory.
• Initial training will be office-based.
• DBS Summary Form required.
• Online Interview via MS Teams.
• Interview Date: 28th October 2026.
• One-stage interview (30-45 minutes).
• No tests or presentations required.
• Supplier Submission Deadline: 23rd October 2026.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
• Apply ASAP.
