Are you an experienced Minute Taker or Business Support Officer with strong administration skills and experience in formal or safeguarding meetings? Our local authority client is recruiting a Business Support Minute Taker to support Children's Services teams in Bootle, Merseyside. This temporary local government administration role is ideal for a confident administrator who can produce accurate, clear and timely minutes while handling sensitive child protection information professionally and confidentially.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend strategy meetings, professional meetings and other formal meetings as required.
- Take accurate, clear and concise minutes, recording decisions and actions.
- Prepare and distribute minutes within agreed deadlines.
- Provide administrative support to the Cared For Teams and Young Persons Team.
- Collate, organise and file reports, case records, registers and related documents.
- Prioritise a varied workload and respond effectively to changing demands.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive safeguarding and child protection information.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience taking minutes in a formal meeting environment.
- Ability to capture complex discussions and produce accurate, concise minutes.
- Strong clerical, business support or local authority administration experience.
- Fast and accurate typing skills, with an expected standard of 65 words per minute at 95% accuracy.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills and confidence using Excel, Outlook, CRM systems and digital tools.
- Excellent organisation, communication and workload prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and contribute effectively within a team.
- A flexible, professional and discreet approach to sensitive information.
Qualifications and Compliance
- GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
- OCR/RSA II, NVQ or an equivalent administration or word-processing qualification, or relevant experience.
- Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
- Two years of satisfactory references are required.
- Pre-engagement screening is mandatory.
- Candidates should be prepared to complete a minute-taking assessment during the interview process.
Why Apply?
- Gain valuable experience supporting a local authority Children's Services team.
- Secure a 21-week temporary contract with full-time hours.
- Use your minute-taking and administrative expertise in a varied, responsible role.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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Business Support Minute Taker – Local Government employer: Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
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