Business Support Assistant

Business Support Assistant

Staffordshire County Council is looking for a part‑time 22‑hour permanent Business Support Assistant to work within the Fostering Business Support Service. The position involves high‑level business support administration for fostering teams, primarily based in the office with occasional hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Provide core business functions and support to the team manager, social workers and other staff.
• Maintain and update data in the database, cleanse data as needed, and ensure accuracy.
• Chase workers for paperwork and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support wider office functions to deliver all business support services.
• Attend work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; hybrid working may be scheduled on a rota basis as required.

Minimum Criteria

• GCSE in English and Maths.
• Strong communication skills, capable of interacting with colleagues and external parties via phone, in person and email.
• Experience in minute‑taking.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail; ability to work to deadlines.
• Flexible approach to work; able to prioritise tasks and adapt quickly.
• Passion to deliver the best service.

Desirable (not essential)

• NVQ Level II in Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of workplace administration experience.

Application

Contact anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk for further information. Interviews will be held the week commencing 27th July 2026. The council anonymises applications during shortlisting.

Equal Opportunity

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer. Applications from all backgrounds and communities are encouraged.

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