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Hybrid basis &#8211; onsite days to be confirmed directly with hiring manager.<br \/> Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday &#8211; Friday 8.45 &#8211; 5pm with 30-minute unpaid break.<br \/> Start date: ASAP<br \/> Duration: Temporary basis, 3 months with potential to extend.<br \/> <strong>2 workers required.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our Client, Shropshire Council, for 2 Business Support Officers on a temporary basis to support the Children&#8217;s Services Team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing comprehensive administrative and business support to Children&#8217;s Services teams.<\/li>\n<li>Managing inboxes, diaries and appointments.<\/li>\n<li>Accurately updating and maintaining electronic records and databases.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing documents, reports, meeting agendas and minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate and collaborate effectively with other people who are essential for our service, such as senior managers, stakeholders, partners, and customers, and where required represent the team at meetings<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring confidential information is handled in accordance with data protection requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting team projects and service improvement activities as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong>Essential Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.<\/li>\n<li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Good attention to detail and accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.<\/li>\n<li>Experience of working with sensitive and confidential information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong>Desirable<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience within Children&#8217;s Services, Social Care, Local Government or a public sector environment.<\/li>\n<li>Experience of processing referrals, case management administration or minute taking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong>What We&#8217;re Looking For<\/strong><br \/> The successful candidates will be professional, adaptable and customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering an efficient and high-quality support service. 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