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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in the Durham, are looking for an experienced Business Support Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their administrative operations. 

Position: Business Support Officer
Rate: £15 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (March 2025) with Possible Extension

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake a range of administrative tasks including managing your own emails, copying, scanning, faxing, archiving, post, answering the telephone and taking messages.
• Copy typing from notes, including completing standardised templates.
• Provide telephone cover and assistance for other teams as required.
• To provide basic facilities management – setting up rooms for meeting ensuring the required equipment and resources are available and assisting attendees.
• Undertake the co-ordination of public information and literature, ensuring stock levels are maintained and in date.
• To carry out routine invoicing, creating purchase orders (including orders for non-routine items), handling of petty cash and taking payments.
• To take notes at meetings.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Business Support Officer or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Understanding of computer systems and competency in Office Applications e.g. MS Word/Excel and office packages.
• Experience of taking accurate notes of meetings.
• Experience of dealing with enquiries from a range of people.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on  020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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