Job Title: Business Support Advisor
Company: IWCF Operations Ltd
Location: Montrose, UK (Hybrid- home and office)
Job Type: Full-time (35 hours)
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 30th June 2026
About IWCF:
International Well Control Forum (IWCF) is a purpose-led independent body with over 30 years’ experience in well control safety training, accreditation and certification. IWCF is focused on reducing global well incidents and creating a safer environment. With a network of members and accredited training centres worldwide we believe that a well-trained workforce is essential for the prevention of well control incidents to protect life, assets and the natural environment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all employees.
Our Board of Trustees, comprised of elected members from regional branches, sets IWCF’s strategic direction. Trustees work collaboratively with the CEO to implement policies and oversee day-to-day operations.
Our Mission, Vision and Values:
Our Mission: Define, deliver, and maintain the highest possible standards in well control training, accreditation, and certification. Provide competency assurance and continuous development globally.
Our Vision: No risk to life, assets, or the natural environment through well control incidents.
Core Values: We take pride in upholding these core values:
· Care: We are deeply committed to safeguarding people and the environment.
· Integrity: We operate transparently, ethically, and with accountability.
· Courage: We embrace challenges and foster innovation.
· Innovation: We continually improve through creative and forward-thinking solutions.
Why Join Our Team?
At IWCF, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that is making a global impact on well control safety. Here’s why you should consider working with us:
· Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission to make the oil and gas industry safer and more sustainable.
· Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals who value innovation and teamwork.
· Career Development: Gain exposure to global operations and opportunities to grow professionally.
· Well-Being Focused: Enjoy comprehensive benefits that prioritise your health, work-life balance, and future security.
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and well-organised Business Support Adviser to support the business divisions of IWCF and enable them to function efficiently. This includes support in the following areas: IT, Finance, Contracts, Insurance, Facilities Management, Health & Safety and sustainability (ESG).
As Business Support Adviser, you will:
· Oversee IT activities such as equipment provision and software licences
· Provide facilities management support
· Oversee HSE
· Provide operational and administrative support
Responsibilities:
IT Support
· IT support across all IWCF functions ensuring that appropriate IT equipment is available for staff
· Primary contact for external IT support
· Ensuring compliance with cyber security requirements, Cyber Essentials certification
· Renewal of software licences and certificates.
· Advise on audiovisual equipment for meeting rooms. Ensuring audiovisual functionality of meeting rooms for remote conferencing
Facilities Management
· Contract negotiation/management of supplier contracts for shredding, air con-servicing/maintenance, office lease agreement, cleaning services and any other contracts related to office management.
· Ensuring that IWCF facilities are secure, this includes both office space, meeting rooms and technical facilities.
· Responsible for managing secure access to office facilities and maintaining an accurate record of staff attendance for health, safety and fire control purposes.
HSEQ
· Responsibility for IWCF meeting Health and safety requirements
· Primary point of contact for Fire Safety, ensuring proper fire protection of facilities and equipment maintenance as required by law
Operational and Administrative Support
· Support the Finance team with banking, invoices, and purchase orders as required
· Support the CEO by being the first point of contact for company related data protection enquiries and Subject Access Requests
· Be responsible for company insurance policies ensuring that IWCF have all policies required by law and business needs
· Provide guidance and recommendations on appropriate insurance policies and coverage related to different jurisdictions in line with business needs, including travel insurance.
· Be responsible for driving environmental sustainability governance (ESG) ensuring compliance with requirements and certification as appropriate.
· Comply and uphold the company’s policies and procedures, such as health and safety, IT, security, email and anti-virus policies and equality and fair treatment.
· Be flexible to carry out any other reasonable task as requested within the office environment
Candidate Requirements:
We are looking for individuals with:
· Good IT skills and knowledge are essential
· Proficient in the use of Excel and Word
· Knowledge of data protection legislation.
· Knowledge of HSE requirements for small businesses
· Ability to build supportive relationships with everyone across the company.
· Ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion and tact.
· Makes commercial business decisions and is resilient in the face of resistance.
· Ability to work collaboratively with managers and senior management to resolve issues to acceptable outcomes.
· Experience of working in a regulated environment.
· Previous experience with handling lease agreements and contracts.
· Experience in obtaining legal advice relating to insurance requirements
· Positive and enthusiastic attitude
· Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence at all levels.
· Able to multi-task, manage time effectively and keep calm under pressure.
· Proactive approach to all aspects of work.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Education to degree level preferred
· Familiar with databases
· Knowledge of the industry
Company Benefits:
IWCF offers an enhanced benefits package, including:
· Competitive salary.
· An extra week’s holiday, in addition to the statutory 28 days (including public holidays).
· An extra day's annual leave for your birthday.
· Generous employer pension contributions (10%).
· Income protection insurance (5 years of cover if unable to work due to illness or injury).
· Death in service insurance (3x annual salary).
· Private medical insurance.
· Annual individual gym membership paid by the company.
· And more…
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected], including your location and salary expectations, by the closing date.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montrose DD10 9UA
