Business Support Officer
Location: Near King's Cross, London (office-based)
Salary: Up to £40,000 dependent on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Monday-Friday
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Business Support Officer to join our London headquarters to provide comprehensive support to our team and ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in general administration, managing office supplies, handling expenses, and supporting the overall functioning of the office environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with exceptional organisation skills, a positive, can-do attitude, and a strong growth mindset who wants to grow and develop at the start of their career. You will also be an exceptional team player who is supportive, reliable, flexible, and sees collaboration and continuous improvement as crucial parts of your role.
Key Responsibilities
* General Administration: Provide general administrative support to the team, including managing travel arrangements and coordinating internal communications.
* Expense Management: Process and track team expenses, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with company procedures.
* Office Supplies & Organisation: Manage office supplies by conducting regular stock checks, ordering new supplies, and ensuring timely deliveries to maintain office efficiency.
* Facilities Management: Daily oversight of the office facilities, ensuring everything is well-maintained and addressing issues promptly.
* Health, Safety & Security: Opportunity to take ownership of or develop working knowledge of Health & Safety policy and relevant laws, risk assessments, and security procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members and visitors.
* IT Administration: Ensure all software and hardware is fully operational for the team. Liaise with tech support when necessary to resolve issues.
* Stakeholder relationships: Build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and coordination across teams.
* Meeting & Event Coordination: Manage booked meetings and conference schedules, coordinate room bookings, ensure the setup of conference call details, and assist with catering and restaurant reservations when needed.
* Administrative Coverage: Provide cover for other team administrators during times of absence, ensuring continuity of administrative support for the team.
* Project Support: There will be opportunity to be an active and crucial part of specific projects or initiatives, additional to day-to-day responsibilities.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a business support role is preferred, particularly within a team environment.
* Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general office technology.
* Role-related qualifications and previous experience or knowledge of Health & Safety would be a huge benefit.
* Project Management experience would be a benefit - someone who demonstrates project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and adjust based on changing priorities or new information and to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and meet expected standards.
* Outstanding communication skills with an enthusiastic, warm, and confident approach - ensuring fast and seamless communication and scheduling for stakeholders to uphold smooth running of team operations.
Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
* We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
* Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
* Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
* We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits
* Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Resources to manage your finances.
* Secure your future.
* Colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
* Comprehensive resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
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