Job Description

Salary

From 26,403 to 28,598 per annum (Grade E)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Administration, Children Social Care

Date posted

24/12/2025

Job reference

REQ00000926



Are you an organised and motivated professional looking for a rewarding administrative role within the Youth Justice Support Team at West Berkshire Council?




We are seeking a full time Business Support Administrator to join our team at Merchant House to provide essential business support to the team and contribute to the efficient operation of the service.

The

Role

As a Business Support Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries and provide comprehensive administrative support. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing reception duties welcoming visitors to the building Managing incoming enquiries and directing them appropriately Providing diary management and scheduling of meetings Preparing and formatting correspondence, reports, and presentations Maintaining accurate records and databases Processing requests for information and ensuring timely responses Supporting with data entry and management Completing health and safety checks


To excel in this role, you should have a good level of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), and possess the following skills and attributes:

Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a similar environment Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping


If you are a proactive and adaptable individual with a positive attitude, we would love to hear from you.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tina Gregory on 01635 553600 or email Tina.Gregory1@westberks.gov.uk.

Interview date: 21st January 2026

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated and supportive team at West Berkshire Council.