Temporary Business Support Officer   

Reference no: Bradford 5225415   

Pay rate £9.94 per hour PAYE 

This opening assignment is for 1 month (tbc) 

The post holder will assist in the provision of a flexible, proficient and constructive administrative and reception service dealing with generic and service specific duties. The postholder will be required to provide prompt and effective information, advice and access to services provided by Departments to colleagues, members of the public, other public sector bodies and external agencies 

Key responsibilities: 

• To deal with internal and external customers both face to face and over the telephone. 
• Maintaining a range of information systems in line with service user guidelines and procedures; 
• Liaison with other sections/department to verify information and/or seek authorisation for action; 
• Interrogation of information databases and inputting to forms/databases, completing enquiries as appropriate. 
• Participate in any specialist groups, contribute to the resolution of issues and assist in the development of new procedures to address new issues or operational methods. 
• Provide financial and performance information to assist in the completion of internal and external financial and performance requirements. 
• Procure and pay for goods and supplies in accordance with Council Procurement procedures and policies.  
• To maintain and co-ordinate records as requested by managers; 
• Organise diary management and appointments, arranging meetings, taking, writing up and circulating minutes and agendas where required.  
• Collate information and communicate to relevant parties in preparation for meetings 

“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria: 

• Minimum RSA Stage 2 Typing or Word processing OR NVQ Level 2 in Business & Admin (or demonstrable skills to this level) 
• ‘O’ Level English Grade A-C, or equivalent. 
• Uses knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and regulations including risks in own area of work 
• A minimum of 3 year’s office/clerical work including reception/telephone experience and provision of financial or management information via electronic systems 
• Able to work flexibly to accommodate the needs of the service.                      
• Able to implement, maintain and manage accurate information retention systems both manual and computerised.                                                        
• Able to deal with internal and external customers both face to face and over the telephone. 

NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via [email protected] by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD. 

If you have previously applied to one of our vacancies and have already sent the required supporting documentation to us, please make this clear when you re-apply as this will help speed up your application. 

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF. 

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.