Full time Temporary

Business Support Administrator

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts
Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ
money-bag £14.51 per hour
Posted: 30 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Ref: 60291094

About the Role

Pertemps, on behalf of a public sector client in Edinburgh, is seeking a Business Support Administrator for a full-time, temporary role. Paying £14.51 per hour, this hybrid position involves 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The core responsibility is delivering professional minute taking for statutory, absence, and disciplinary meetings. Candidates must have prior experience of formal minute taking in a professional setting. Key skills include strong administrative capabilities and attention to detail. This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check, with a £25 fee payable by the successful candidate. Starting immediately, this ongoing contract offers consistent work within a structured public sector environment.

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
👀 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.
📩 Apply today directly via this advert if you have strong minute taking skills and are ready to take on a rewarding and responsible role.

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