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Business Support Assistant

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Job Title

Business Support Assistant

Post Holder

Accountable To  Business and Project Support Team Leader

Responsible
For

Provision of administrative services

Department

Business & Project Support Team

Overall Purpose of Job

To provide an efficient and effective administrative service to support both
the Colleges delivery and support teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•  To undertake all relevant and appropriate administrative support to
meet the needs of the college delivery and support functions.
•  Provide reception cover for the Scottish Borders Campus, including

telephone cover for other Campuses as and when required.

•  Assist in the production and security of a range of college documents

both electronic and paper based

•  To schedule and prepare for meetings, distribute agendas, take minutes

and collate and disseminate information as appropriate.

•  Process orders and invoices within the College procurement system.
•  Undertake all administrative duties including Invoicing and organising
client requirements for all venue hires, examinations, and bespoke
delivery

•  Undertake all administrative tasks in relation to MAs, FAs, CITB, external
funding etc. updating and maintaining systems as necessary, ensuring
full compliance of tracking and monitoring within contracted timescales

•  Maintain confidentiality and security of all sensitive information
•  Undertake delegated tasks, appropriate to the post including assisting

with projects/project teams, and cross college groups

•  Ensure that the correct documentation is in place for staff/student

excursions and trips.

Notes on Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities on this job description are intended to give a broad
indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should
be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities, and staff may be
asked to carry out other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job
description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and
staff will be consulted when this is necessary.

Quality
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Ensure that all tasks and work produced is of the highest quality and in
line with college equality and diversity policy and procedures, staff code
of conduct, ICT policies and College environmental strategy.
Contribute to team operational planning and target setting activities.
Actively contribute to the achievement of team goals and targets.
Participate in, and support ongoing quality assessment, reviewing
systems and processes

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Behaviours

•  To demonstrate appropriate Competency and Behaviours
•  Communicate effectively and articulately on the telephone and in face-

to-face meetings with people both internally and externally.:
•  Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the

College

•  Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and

behaviours

•  Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and

Students

The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current
situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and
requirement of the College.

Signed …………………………………………………… Date ………………………
(Staff Member)

Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ………………………
(Line Manager)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Maths, English, qualified to SCQF 7 or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE

A knowledge of administrative systems
Microsoft packages
Filing Systems

EXPERIENCE

Current experience in the operation of computerised
management information systems
Experience in working in an administrative role
Experience of managing communications both internal and
external via e-mail and paper based
Experience of statistical data management, recording and
reporting

INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS & ABILITIES

Possession of excellent communication skills (written and
oral)
Ability to work effectively within a team
Excellent communication skills – both individual and group.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with
individuals at all levels (internal and external)

OTHER
ABILITIES/QUALITIES

Good time management & organisational skills.
Effective decision-making skills.
Good ICT skills.
Ability to work flexibly and effectively respond to changes.

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