Business Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Doncaster, United Kingdom Reed Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Support Assistant at Doncaster Council. This is a full-time temporary role for the next 2 - 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Doncaster Council are looking for a Business Support Assistant within the Attendance and Pupil Welfare Service Team (APWS) for the next 2 - 3 months, your role will be to provide effective, professional, high quality, modern and solution focused Business Support for the Directorate and work together with the wider Business Support and Development Service as one unified Service to continually improve the efficiency and quality of the services provided.

What are your responsibilities?

The post will be undertaking business support duties. The ideal candidate will have experience of providing high level administrative support in a busy office. There will be an expectation to assist across all areas of our service. They should be well-organised and flexible and have excellent customer service skills and experience of working to conflicting deadlines. We are looking for a hardworking and conscientious person to work in a busy environment, providing an essential and valuable service to our customers.

You will need to be well-organised and flexible and have excellent customer service skills and experience of working to conflicting deadlines. We are looking for a hardworking and conscientious person to work in a busy environment, providing an essential and valuable service to our customers.

There will be an expectation to assist across all areas of our service and this will include:

  • taking minutes at high level meetings
  • taking telephone calls from members of the public
  • dealing with enquiries from the public, officers of the authority and other key stakeholders
  • sending out letters
  • data analysis
  • supporting the directorate to respond to confidential enquiries and complaints.
  • using the Council’s IT systems to input data, word process letters, memoranda, and reports
  • undertaking research, collating findings, and summarising information
  • maintaining accurate records both manually and electronically and producing data for statutory returns and/or statistical reports.

The post holder should have a high level of experience in providing professional business support and be able to provide high level technical support and advice to our service users.

What skills do you Need?

  • Must have Business Support / Administration experience.
  • Excellent People skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and senior managers.
  • Strong IT Skills would be required, as you will be using Microsoft office packages including word and excel, including internal council IT systems as well.
  • Excellent minute taking experience in high level meetings.
  • Excellent Telephone Manner and Communication Skills
  • Woking hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 17.00pm – 37 hours a week in total, with a minimum of 2 days based in the office a week.

Next Steps:

To receive a full job description please apply below or email your CV to



  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Glu Recruit Full time

    Ref: 624 Role: Business Support Assistant Salary: £12.91 per hour Located: Doncaster Hours: Monday to Friday Working as part of a dedicated team, you’ll assist in the provision of an excellent administrative support service to the entire organisation. You will help deliver the company’s plan by: Providing an administrative support service to colleagues...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

    I am currently recruiting for an **Assistant Facilities Coordinator** to work at my client based in the **DN1 postcode** of Doncaster. **You will be required to support the senior coordinator with duties such as**: - Stocking kitchens and making sure they are clean and tidy - Carry out fire alarms tests - General administration duties **To be successful...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster City Council Full time

    **Job description** **Based at: North Bridge Depot** **Salary details: Grade 5, £21,182 per annum (pay award pending)** **Contract Type: Full time, 37 hours per week, Permanent** **Closing date: 10th August 2023** **There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.** - We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live,...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Limited Full time

    Business Development ManagerNOW RECRUITINGA good client of ours is looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager for their fast-growing, internationally active, dynamic company as part of their sales team. For this role, you MUST HAVE previous experience working in the chemical sales industry, preferably Life science sectors. You would be...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster City Council Full time

    **Job description** **Business Support Assistant** - Permanent - Part Time 30 hours - Grade 5 £21,182 (Full Time Equivalent) - We are currently looking to recruit a flexible, motivated, Business Support Assistant to work in the long-term teams based in Adwick Leisure Centre, Welfare Road, Woodlands, DN6 7QF. - The post holder will be working with...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster City Council Full time

    **Job description** **Business Support Assistant** - Permanent - Full Time 37 hours - Grade 5 £21,182 - We are currently looking to recruit a flexible, motivated, Business Support Assistant to work in the long-term teams based in The Martinwells Centre, Thompson Avenue, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1JD - The post holder will be working with confidential...

  • Administrator

    2 months ago


    Doncaster, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

    I am currently recruiting for an administrator to work at my client, a leading public sector organisation based in the DN4 postcode of Doncaster. **Duties will include**: - Providing high quality administrative support in setting up and maintaining functional systems which adhere to GDPR. - Maintaining accurate customer records both manually and...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster Council Full time

    Job description     Based at: Borough wide – North and East Boroughs      Salary details: Grade 5, £23,107 pro rata      Contract Type: Part-time, 30 Hours Per Week, Permanent      Closing date: 28th January 2024    Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post ...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster City Council Full time

    **Job description** **Based at: North Locality, Doncaster** **Salary details: Grade 5, £21,182 (pro rata) Pay Award Pending** **Contract Type: Temporary until 31** **st** **March 2025, Part Time - 18.5 Hours Per Week** **Closing date: 18 June 2023** **There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.** - We are passionate about...


  • Doncaster, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Limited Full time

    Business Development ManagerRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.NOW RECRUITINGA good client of ours is looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager for their fast-growing, internationally active, dynamic company as part of their sales team.For this role, you...

  • Taxation Associate

    1 month ago


    Doncaster, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

    Our Client a very successfully and expanding accountancy practice with several offices throughout the region are currently on the lookout for a Taxation Associate to join their team The Role-Taxation Associate This opportunity would be based within the small, friendly tax team in Durham where training and encouragement will be given. Our tax team is involved...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Doncaster City Council Full time

    **Job description** **Business Support Assistant** **(MASH)** **Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub** - Full time 37 Hours - Temporary to May 2023 (potential to become permanent) - Grade 5 £21,182 - We are currently looking to recruit for a flexible, motivated Business Support Assistant to work in the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Administration Team,...

  • Head of Service

    1 day ago


    Doncaster, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

    There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council. They are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and to visit! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join their senior leadership team and lead their Future Options services, focusing on supporting people with a Learning Disability and or mental health needs...

  • Support Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Doncaster, United Kingdom Riverside Full time

    Job Title:  Support Assistant Contract Type: Fixed Term until September 2025 Salary: £24,627 per annum (pro rata) Working Hours : Part time 22.5 hours per week Working Pattern: 4 week rolling rota over 7 days starting at 7.30am latest finish time 22:30 Location : Open House, Doncaster If you share our values and are excited about making a...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

    I am currently recruiting for an ICT Acquisition Officer to work on behalf of a leading public sector organisation based in Doncaster (Hybrid working is available). Your role will be to deliver a comprehensive and knowledgeable acquisition and recharging service for the ICT service area, following procurement rules and contractual agreements. Duties will...

  • Support Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Doncaster, United Kingdom The Riverside Group Full time

    **Job Title**:Support Assistant **Contract Type**:Permanent **Salary**:£22,998.93 per annum **Working Hours**:37.5 hrs per week **Working Pattern**:Rota - 4 week rolling rota - 1 week afters, 1 week mornings, 1 week afters, 1 week mornings, 1 weekend in four. Morning shift 8am to 4pm, afters 12 noon to 8pm, weekend shift 10am to...


  • Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Reed Full time €12

    I am currently recruiting for a Business Support Assistant within the Executive Team of a local authority in Doncaster. As a Business Support Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the services. From high-level meetings to public inquiries, your expertise will be essential in maintaining efficiency and excellence. ...

  • Warehouse Operative

    3 days ago


    Doncaster, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

    DON-VAR-02 Posted: 07/03/2024 - £10.80 to £16.20 Per: hour + Benefits: Long Term Work!! - Doncaster, Yorkshire, - Temporary - Warehouse Operative roles available working AM shifts Monday to Friday for a well known clothing retailer in Armthorpe DN3 3FF with free parking onsite, ongoing work available with set shifts and overtime paid at enhanced rates!! -...


  • Doncaster, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

    **I am currently recruiting for a Street Lighting Engineering Designer to work on behalf of a leading public sector organisation based in Doncaster.** You will be responsible for the undertaking of street lighting design in relation to major highways schemes / housing developments and maintenance projects; as a project manager or member of a team of...

  • Support Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Doncaster, United Kingdom The Riverside Group Full time

    **Support Assistant** **Permanent Role** **Full Time 37.5 Hours per week** **Based in Doncaster - Scheme Name Wharf House** **Salary £21,255** **Working Pattern - 7 day rota including weekends and bank holidays Want to make a real difference to the lives of people? For over 90 years, The Riverside Group has been providing affordable housing across the UK to...