All applications must be made via JBAs online recruitment portal at: https://jbaconsulting.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4201654?cid=3213&t=Business-Support-Administrator
Are you an organised administrator with experience in business support and document control?
Do you want to play a key role in keeping a busy business function running smoothly?
We are looking for an organised and proactive team player to join our busy Business Support team. As a member of our Business Support function, you will play a key role in providing administrative support to our expanding business. This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll contribute to the coordination and delivery of a wide range of business initiatives.
You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work. We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia.
Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development. We support hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more.
The role:
Working under the supervision of our Lead for Business Support, and based in our office in Skipton, you will support the smooth running of daily business operations, including:
· Managing office administration and reception duties
· Supporting with coordination and booking travel arrangements
· Supporting tender administration, comprising portal updates and supplier registrations
You will also support continued compliance with our accreditations in Quality, Environment and Health & Safety, while taking responsibility for aspects of financial management and helping to maintain suitable, well-controlled business documentation.
The team member we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who can carry out administrative tasks efficiently, including handling and organising business documentation with confidence and accuracy. You will be approachable, supportive of colleagues and proactive in prioritising tasks, with a willingness to contribute wherever needed. We value established secretarial and administration skills, and we will provide on-the-job guidance and training where necessary.
Qualifications:
At least 5 GCSE’s with:
· GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
· GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
Essential attributes for the role:
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
· Competence in standard MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
· Previous relevant experience in administration, office support and document management.
· Organisational and planning skills, and the ability to self-manage.
· Flexibility to respond to business needs and prioritise key tasks.
· Good timekeeping, reliability and organisation.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Experience working independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable attributes for the role:
It would also be beneficial if you have:
· A current driving licence, to permit unsupervised driving in the UK.
· The organisational skills to contribute to an established Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety accredited management system.
· A qualification in Business Administration or a related field.
Location:
The role will be in our modern, eco-friendly offices at Broughton Park, near Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3FD and includes ample free parking and EV charging points.
Contact:
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Sarah Percival or Yvonne Edmondson on t: 01756 799919.
Only applications made via JBAs online recruitment portal will be considered – our current vacancies can be found at: https://jbagroup.current-vacancies.com/Careers/JBA-Group-Vacancy-Search-Page-3213
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Skipton BD23 3FD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
