Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Business Support Assistants to work with a Nottinghamshire-based Local Authority on temporary assignments which will initially be for three to six months in duration. Various positions are available across the Nottinghamshire area in several departments including Family Services, Early Help and Education Services.

Main duties:

• To work to defined business standards and processes; performing a wide range of business support tasks with due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
• To provide advice and guidance to customers, business partners and others on business processes and operational service issues.
• To create, manage and manipulate information whether relating to finance, staffing information, customers or any other service requirement or eligibility criteria, this will include producing bespoke and complex reports
• To develop basic systems and processes to meet operational needs and to ensure the high quality of information held
• To undertake a range of financial support processes, including processing orders, resolving issues, reporting, reconciling accounts and handling cash
• Responsible for the organisation of meetings and events including booking venues, issuing invitations and papers and taking minutes / actions arising
• To undertake reception duties, meet and greet visitors, provide direction and give advice and guidance to basic enquiries

Essential Criteria:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills to NVQ 2 level or equivalent
• Experience of providing business support in a busy environment
• Experience of data input and data management, ensuring accuracy and where appropriate confidentiality
• Significant experience and competence using IT and common business support packages
• Experience of providing information to the public or customers using good communication skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of note and minute taking
• Previous Local Authority experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare or social care setting

If this is of interest to you, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Leah at Belmont Recruitment.