What's involved with this role: Job Title: Business Support Officer and Minute Taker Ref: Walsall RQ1620307 Pay rate: £16.85 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 3 months Working arrangements: Office based DBS requirement: Basic DBS The role: We are currently seeking an urgent requirement for a highly organised and discreet Business Support Officer and Minute Taker to support meetings held within Children’s Services. This is a vital role, requiring a detail-oriented individual who can accurately record and produce clear, concise minutes from complex and sensitive meetings as minute taking equates to 90% of the role. You will also need accurate typing ability with minimum of 45 words per minute. Key Responsibilities: Attend and minute meetings relating to cases involving vulnerable children and young people Produce accurate, well-structured minutes within agreed timescales Maintain confidentiality at all times, given the highly sensitive nature of the subject matter Support other administrative processes What the client is looking for: Proven experience of minute taking in a professional setting Accurate typing ability with minimum of 45 words per minute Understanding of the safeguarding of children and confidentiality protocols Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively Resilience and emotional maturity when dealing with difficult or distressing subject matter How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.