Administrative Assistant

  • Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts
  • May 12, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

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.