Business Administrator

Business Administration Assistant

A local authority is seeking a Business Administration Assistant to provide efficient administrative and clerical support within its Education, Employment and Skills Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy team environment and supporting a wide range of business functions.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide administrative support to the Employment and Skills team

* Carry out general office duties including filing, photocopying, post distribution, and data entry

* Process correspondence, reports, and routine documentation

* Maintain spreadsheets and databases containing financial and operational information

* Support the development and maintenance of social media content

* Assist with reception duties and respond to enquiries from stakeholders

* Liaise with members of the public, schools, suppliers, and partner organisations

* Arrange meetings, room bookings, and take minutes when required

* Assist with the preparation of statistical reports and performance data

* Operate corporate systems, including finance and administrative systems

* Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection requirements

Requirements

* Good standard of education to Level 2 (or equivalent)

* Strong administration and organisational skills

* Confident using Microsoft Office and IT systems

* Experience working as part of a team

* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

* Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements

* Ability to prioritise tasks and work accurately to deadlines

This role would suit someone with previous administration experience who is looking to develop their skills within a professional and supportive local authority environment.