Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit Business Support Administrator on a temporary basis.
Role: Business Support Administrator
Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 36 hours
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident capturing information accurately? We’re looking for Business Support Administrators, with a strong focus on minute taking, to support essential services across the organisation.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check, to be completed following confirmation of acceptance, at a cost of £25 to the successful candidate.
About the Role
This role is primarily focused on professional minute taking within statutory meetings.
You’ll play a key part in supporting high-level, multi-agency meetings—such as child and adult protection conferences—where accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality are critical. Your notes may be used in formal and legal contexts, so quality and precision are essential.
Your responsibilities will include:
Attending statutory meetings and producing clear, accurate, and professional minutes
Capturing complex discussions and summarising key decisions and actions
Organising and coordinating meetings, including scheduling and logistics
Preparing and distributing agendas and supporting documentation
Liaising with professionals across services (e.g. health, police, legal and social work)
Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Acting as a first point of contact for meeting-related enquiries
Updating systems and maintaining accurate records
Supporting wider administrative tasks as requiredYou’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
Experienced in minute taking, particularly in complex or formal settings (Essential)
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
A strong listener, able to accurately capture and summarise discussions
Confident working with sensitive and sometimes emotional subject matter
Skilled in written communication, producing clear and professional documentation
Able to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
Previous administrative and minute taking experience is essential.Why Apply?
Develop specialist experience in high-level minute taking
Be part of a role that directly supports important safeguarding and statutory processes
Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
Gain valuable experience in a public sector settingApply today directly via this advert if you have strong minute taking skills and are ready to take on a rewarding and responsible role