Business Support Administrator

Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit Business Support Administrator's 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

Please note: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check, completed following acceptance, at a cost of £25 to the successful candidate.

⭐ About the Role
We are looking for experienced Business Support Administrator’s to provide high-quality administrative support, with a strong focus on taking professional minute taking for statutory, absence and disciplinary meetings.

To be considered for this role, you MUST have previous minute taking experience in a formal or professional environment, and your CV MUST clearly demonstrate this. Applications without evidence of minute taking experience will not be considered.

💼 Your responsibilities will include:

• Attend meetings and produce detailed, accurate, and professional minutes within agreed timescales
• Actively listen and accurately capture discussions, decisions, and actions
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute documentation
• Maintain accurate records and update internal systems
• Raise purchase orders and support basic finance/admin processing tasks where required
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in line with policies and procedures
• Provide general administrative support within a busy office environment

• 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