Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit
Business Support Administrator on a temporary basis.
Role: Business Support Administrator
Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 36 hours
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident capturing information accurately? We're looking for
Business Support Administrators, with a strong focus on
minute taking, to support essential services across the organisation.
This post is subject to a
Basic Disclosure check, to be completed following confirmation of acceptance, at a cost of
£25 to the successful candidate.
About the Role This role is primarily focused on
professional minute taking within statutory meetings.
You'll play a key part in supporting high-level, multi-agency meetings-such as child and adult protection conferences-where accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality are critical. Your notes may be used in formal and legal contexts, so quality and precision are essential.
Your responsibilities will include:- Attending statutory meetings and producing clear, accurate, and professional minutes
- Capturing complex discussions and summarising key decisions and actions
- Organising and coordinating meetings, including scheduling and logistics
- Preparing and distributing agendas and supporting documentation
- Liaising with professionals across services (e.g. health, police, legal and social work)
- Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Acting as a first point of contact for meeting-related enquiries
- Updating systems and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting wider administrative tasks as required
You'll thrive in this role if you're:- Experienced in minute taking, particularly in complex or formal settings (Essential)
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- A strong listener, able to accurately capture and summarise discussions
- Confident working with sensitive and sometimes emotional subject matter
- Skilled in written communication, producing clear and professional documentation
- Able to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
- Previous administrative and minute taking experience is essential.
Why Apply?- Develop specialist experience in high-level minute taking
- Be part of a role that directly supports important safeguarding and statutory processes
- Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment
- Gain valuable experience in a public sector setting
Apply today directly via this advert if you have strong minute taking skills and are ready to take on a rewarding and responsible role.