OR111438 – Business Support Officer

Job Details

Client: Wokingham Borough Council

Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1BN, United Kingdom /  Hybrid / Office and working from home

PAYE Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 am -5 pm

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide effective administrative support to Children’s Services, helping the team deliver high-quality services to children, young people and families. The role includes organizing meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents and monitoring actions and deadlines.

Typical Day

  • Organizing meetings and managing diaries.
  • Preparing agendas, reports and meeting papers.
  • Taking minutes and tracking actions.
  • Managing emails, correspondence and phone enquiries.
  • Updating records and systems.
  • Liaising with families, schools, social workers and partner agencies.
  • Supporting general administrative tasks and statutory processes.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Experience of administration and minute taking.
  • Knowledge of Children’s Services and Local Government.

Essential Qualification

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent or above
  • Basic DBS check required