Job Description

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.