Business Support Officer – Statutory Services (Part‑time)

About the role

This part‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term position supports the Business and Executive Support team within Staffordshire County Council. Based in Uttoxeter, you will provide high‑level administrative assistance to managers across the Children and Families Service, helping to ensure smooth operations and accurate record‑keeping.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to managers across multiple departments.
• Assist at meetings and child protection conferences, including agenda circulation, diary management, note‑taking and distribution of minutes.
• Accurately input and maintain confidential information to keep children’s, families’ and staff records up to date.
• Process a range of financial transactions using the council’s finance systems, including cash handling, ordering services/equipment, goods receipting and monitoring financial records.

Required profile

• GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or equivalent) and Level 3 in Business Administration or comparable experience.
• Ability to interpret, input and retrieve data accurately.
• Experience providing administrative support at meetings, including effective note‑taking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with sensitive listening and accurate recording of discussions.
• Flexible, able to adapt to short‑notice changes in workload.
• Good numerical, time‑management and organisational skills, capable of working under pressure and independently.

Required skills

What we offer

• Pro‑rated salary based on part‑time hours.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive team of 32 professionals.
• Experience in a public‑sector environment focused on children and families.