99% remote working with occasional face to face meetings
Job Title: Business Administrator
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Company: Direx Solutions Limited
About Us:
Direx Solutions is a global firm of trusted expert advisers in transport and logistics. Operating worldwide from bases in London, Dubai, Sydney, Toronto, and Seattle, we provide strategic advisory, consultancy and management services that transform transport businesses. We support all modes of transport – air, water, road and rail – and are experts in infrastructure, vehicles and operations for each mode.
For more than 20 years, Direx Solutions has been a leading adviser on business strategy. We work with transport and logistics clients around the world, helping them to address critical challenges, realise high-value opportunities and transform their organisations so they are more effective and competitive.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Business Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint, and will be comfortable working with international teams. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our administrative functions and supporting our global projects.
Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Management: Manage and oversee financial transactions, including invoicing, expense tracking, and budget management using QuickBooks.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the team, including taking notes in meetings, managing key calendar dates, and maintaining company registers for ISO9001/140001/450001 compliance.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the team and with international clients using Microsoft Teams.
• Document Management: Maintain and organise company documents and project files using SharePoint.
• Project Coordination: Assist in the coordination of international projects by providing information to consultants and clients and keeping time logs.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
• Education: Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the transportation or consultancy industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint and the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with international teams.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes:
• Proactive:
o Takes initiative and is self-motivated.
o Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and task management.
• Team Player:
o Works well within a team and fosters a collaborative environment.
o Supports colleagues and contributes to team success.
Professionalism:
o Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
o Demonstrates reliability and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Customer-Focused:
o Committed to providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
o Understands and anticipates client needs and expectations.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Chance to contribute to impactful international projects.
• Remote and flexible working with occasional face to face meetings in Harrogate.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to tracey.brown@direxsolutions.com with the subject line “Business Administrator Application - [Your Name].”
Please note this is a Freelance position.
Remote, Flexible Working Pattern, Occasional Face to Face meetings.