Business Support Officer – Minute Taking (Children’s Services)
📍 Location: Wednesbury, WS10 8AE
💼 Client: Walsall Council
⏰ Hours: 37 per week | Monday – Friday, 08:45 – 17:15
💷 Rate: £16.00 per hour PAYE
📅 Start Date: ASAP (subject to BPSS & Basic DBS clearance)
📆 Contract: 3 months initially, ongoing assignment
🧾 IR35 Status: Inside IR35
About the Role
Optima Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to join Walsall Council’s Children’s Services Department.
This role plays a key part in supporting senior staff by providing professional minute-taking for high-level meetings involving sensitive and confidential matters concerning vulnerable children and young people.
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills, with a proven background in accurate and timely minute-taking in a fast-paced, confidential environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive minute-taking support for meetings within Children’s Services.
* Ensure accurate recording of complex and sensitive information.
* Prepare, format, and distribute minutes and related documentation promptly.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to data protection and safeguarding policies.
* Provide general administrative support as required by the service area.
Requirements
* Proven experience in minute-taking (essential).
* Previous experience within local authority, social care, or public sector settings (desirable).
* Excellent written communication and organisational skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
* Must be available for full-time, on-site work in Wednesbury.
* BPSS check and Basic DBS required prior to starting.
Why Join Optima Staffing Solutions?
* Competitive weekly pay.
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.
* Opportunities for long-term or ongoing placements with local authorities.
📨 To apply, please send your CV highlighting your minute-taking experience to Paschal@optimastaffingsolutions.co.uk or contact our office for further information.