Business Operations Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Medirest Signature; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Business Operations Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support. The role involves health and safety compliance, routine operational tasks, and interaction with stakeholders. Candidates should be methodical, self-starters with great interpersonal skills and proficiency in MS365. This is a full-time fixed-term position for up to 12 months, offering a competitive salary and diverse benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare Scheme

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative and operational tasks.
• Ability to manage workload in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Facilities & Operations Manager.
• Conduct health and safety compliance checks.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the Facilities & Operations Manager.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS365

Strong problem-solving abilities

Job description

The Business Operations Assistant (BOA) will provide high quality administrative, operational and general business support to the Facilities & Operations Manager (FOM) in all relevant activities as directed. The post holder will be support the FOM as directed with regular health and safety compliance measures, undertake a range of routine operational tasks, undertake regular checks programmed in, attend relevant meetings in representation of FOM and the charity, whilst interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
The post holder should be methodical and a good problem solver. The post holder is required to have proven experience of the above tasks in a busy environment with exposure to and experience of conducting these operational and administrative tasks as required and appropriate to the role.

About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.

Experience and Background
As one of the initial points of contact for the Charity, you will be a confident self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills, understanding the importance of confidentiality and diplomacy within the role. You will possess excellent administration skills and be proficient in MS365. You will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks within a busy and varied workload, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail at all times. With a willingness to embrace a wide- ranging remit of tasks, you will be an agile and accomplished multi-tasker and be able to proactively and effectively manage your own workload within a dynamic environment. You will be required to cover aspects of work for the FOM’s leave and absence periods, or as required, and will therefore need to ‘step in’ at a higher level when needed.
Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities on our website. Hours of Work

This is a fixed term post of up to 12 months covering maternity leave.

Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 0830 – 1630 Monday to Fridays and due to the requirements of the role it will be based full time in the office.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Salary
The full time equivalent annual salary range for the post is between £22,500 to £25,000 per annum dependent upon experience.

Benefits
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period) Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)