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- Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
- Location: Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF76EP
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Pay: £13.69 per hour PAYE
- This role is Office Based.
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:
- Manage incoming enquiries via phone and email, directing queries to the appropriate team members.
- Provide general administrative support including filing, data entry, photocopying, and document preparation.
- Maintain and update databases, records, and tracking systems.
- Support the team with coordination of workloads, task follow-ups, and basic reporting.
- Assist with purchasing, raising orders, and processing invoices (where applicable).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Previous administrative experience in a busy environment is preferred.
If you are interested in this role, please apply using your latest CV!
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