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Posted 08 August, 2026

Senior Business Support Officer (Part-time)

Reed
Sheffield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Business Support Officer

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  • Job Type: Temporary, Part-time (Hybrid)
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  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7LG
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  • Duration: 6 months
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  • Pay: £13.69 per hour PAYE
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  • Working Hours: 27 hours per week
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Sheffield City Council are seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to provide high-level administrative support to an Assistant Service Manager. This role is crucial for managing recording responsibilities and requires a dedicated individual who can handle a variety of administrative tasks efficiently.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Manage and plan meetings, case supervisions, and personal supervisions, including minute-taking and transcribing.
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  • Assist in planning and organising Manager’s meetings, Team Meetings, and work site meetings. Record meetings using a Dictaphone and share the records accordingly.
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  • Support with uploads and navigation on platforms like LL and SharePoint.
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  • Handle performance data collection, calendar overviews to avoid clashes, and make room and travel bookings.
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  • Process new starters and leavers, manage IT requests, and maintain inbox and diary appointments via Outlook.
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  • Upload work onto social care software and support with recording on these platforms.
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  • Provide business process support which may include complex minute taking, scanning, uploading documents, and customer service support to internal and external customers.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
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  • Proven experience in a similar administrative role.
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  • Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
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  • Ability to work under pressure and handle confidential information with discretion.
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  • Proficiency in IT systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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  • Experience in a busy office environment with a strong understanding of office processes and procedures.
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  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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  • Flexibility in work location and area, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
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If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV! and a Reed consultant will be in touch.