Business Support Officer

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• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
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• Location: Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF76EP
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• Duration: 5 weeks
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• Pay: £13.69 per hour PAYE
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• This role is Office Based.
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Wakefield Council are seeking a reliable and organised Business Support Officer to provide temporary cover within our team. This role is crucial for supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth running of administrative tasks during our recruitment period.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Manage incoming enquiries via phone and email, directing queries to the appropriate team members.
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• Provide general administrative support including filing, data entry, photocopying, and document preparation.
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• Maintain and update databases, records, and tracking systems.
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• Support the team with coordination of workloads, task follow-ups, and basic reporting.
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• Assist with purchasing, raising orders, and processing invoices (where applicable).
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
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• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
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• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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• Previous administrative experience in a busy environment is preferred.
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If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV!