Business Administrator

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services startup in Newcastle is seeking a Business Administrator to support their investment team. You will manage diaries, organize meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements. Applicants must hold a 2:1 Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a collaborative environment where you can help shape the early stages of the business.

Qualifications

• Strong academic achievement.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar business support or administrative role.
• Experience handling sensitive information with tact and professionalism.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive progress.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and maintaining oversight of stakeholder schedules.
• Organising meetings and handling logistics.
• Assisting in the production and formatting of presentation materials.
• Screening calls and monitoring correspondence.
• Coordinating comprehensive business travel arrangements.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of firmwide events.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Advanced Microsoft Outlook

Advanced Microsoft Word

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

2:1 Bachelor's degree from a Russell Group university

Job description

Job Description

Core-Asset Consulting is working with a financial services startup firm to recruit a Business Administrator to join their newly established business based in Newcastle. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing function from its earliest stages, helping to shape ways of working and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture. You will be responsible for providing support for the investment team including managing diaries, travel logistics and getting involved in ad‑hoc projects.

All applicants must have minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree from a Russell Group university (or international equivalent), supported by strong academic achievement.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar business support or administrative role.
• Proficient IT and administrative skills, including advanced abilities in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience handling sensitive information with tact and professionalism.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive progress toward deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities.
• The confidence and ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate the needs of stakeholders.
• Top level verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong team player with a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work within a variety of teams across the wider Business Administration function.

Core Responsibilities

• Managing diaries and maintaining oversight of stakeholder schedules.
• Organising meetings, handling logistics and supporting preparation activities.
• Assisting in the production and formatting of presentation materials.
• Screening calls, monitoring correspondence and coordinating conference calls.
• Building effective working relationships across departments, always demonstrating a professional and approachable manner.
• Coordinating comprehensive business travel arrangements, including transport, accommodation and itineraries.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of firmwide events.
• Undertaking ad‑hoc administrative tasks, research assignments and record-keeping.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider Business Administration and Executive Assistant teams to deliver seamless support.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16315

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.