Business Support Officer / Minute Taker Job Type: Temporary Contract, Full-time, Hybrid Hourly Rate: £12.59 PAYE / £15.41 Umbrella Location: Barnsley S70 We are seeking a skilled Business Support Officer / Minute Taker to provide effective support to a range of front-line and statutory services. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of safeguarding conferences, requiring an experienced minute taker who can touch type during meetings. Day-to-day of the role: Attend and take minutes at Safeguarding conferences, ensuring accurate and speedy transcription directly onto electronic forms and templates. Organise and coordinate meetings, diaries, and appointments, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently. Undertake project work and research, delivering high-quality information and meeting strict deadlines. Respond to various types of correspondence and manage both incoming and outgoing information effectively. Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong communication links. Handle administrative duties while managing interruptions, queries, and conflicting demands from customer queries and requests. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in minute taking, with the ability to type accurately and quickly during meetings. Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information. Capable of conducting research and providing comprehensive written and verbal reports. Skilled in using mobile IT devices for minute taking and meeting servicing. Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize conflicting workloads and meet strict deadlines. Benefits: Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support. Secure and user-friendly online system for timesheets, holiday requests, and employment documents. Free training, access to discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards. Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits. Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs. To apply for the Business Support Officer / Minute Taker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.