Assistant Business Services Co-ordinator

National Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Stockport is seeking a part-time Assistant Business Services Co-ordinator to support the office's operational functions. This diverse role involves managing diaries, assisting in financial management, and performing a variety of administrative tasks to contribute to team success. Ideal candidates should be friendly, tech-savvy, and eager to learn. The position is set in a beautiful location with numerous benefits including a substantial pension scheme, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym memberships discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at Trust places

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage diaries and records.
• Experience in administrative tasks and financial management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage team diaries and records efficiently.
• Assist with system and financial management.
• Create reports and carry out general administrative tasks.

Skills

Helpful and friendly

People person with a positive attitude

Comfortable using IT packages

Enthusiastic and willing to learn

Team player

Job description

Important notice

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

As an Assistant Business Services Co‑ordinator, you'll be involved in lots of different tasks as you support the day‑to‑day running of the office. This is a busy and varied job – no two days will be the same. You’ll have an important part to play in your team meeting its goals, so you’ll always be looking at how you can offer help where needed.

This is a part time role offering 26.7hrs a week. For this role, you’ll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role.

What it's like to work here

This Peak District mansion is a popular filming location and was made famous as Pemberley in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. High above Manchester, it is a beautiful and special place and two thirds of our visitors come to enjoy the outdoors here. Lyme boasts 1,400 acres of beautiful parkland and rugged moorland, 2 herds of wild red deer, a very busy programme of events, art and exhibitions. Lyme also has extensive gardens that range from the Italianate Dutch Garden to the Vicary Gibbs tree garden, six catering outlets and two shops. Excellent local transport links means you’re able to travel here by public transport or car.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be helping to run a business service for the wider team that is efficient, proactive and flexible. Your responsibilities may include managing people’s diaries and records, helping with system and financial management, creating reports and other general administrative tasks.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

• helpful and friendly
• a people person, with a positive ‘can‑do’ attitude
• comfortable using IT packages
• enthusiastic, and happy to learn new skills
• a team player, but also able to work alone under direction

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places