Business Operations Support

Tate; Andover; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tate is seeking a part-time Business Operations Assistant to join a dynamic Hampshire-based team. The role is permanent and requires flexibility with hours, working three full days. You will be the operational glue supporting owners and the business’s growth.

Key duties include handling enquiries, coordinating logistics and exhibitions, maintaining records, and assisting with website admin. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented and able to work independently in a small business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an Operational/Sales Support role.
• Experience in a small business environment is a plus.
• Own transport due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries via phone, email and other methods as primary operational contact.
• Coordinate logistics, inventory, shipping, invoicing and exhibition management.
• Maintain CRM accuracy and support sales administration from inquiry to payment.
• Assist with website administration and general admin tasks.
• Support planning and delivery of exhibitions and events, coordinating suppliers and logistics.
• Identify system improvements and streamline workflows to support growth.
• Provide reports and diary/schedule support to directors.

Skills

Highly proactive

Attention to detail

Commercially aware

Calm under pressure

Professional and adaptable

Job description

Business Operations Assistant Hampshire Part time £15/£20 PH

We are looking for a part-time Business Support Assistant to work alongside the owners of this contemporary and dynamic business. This is a permanent role that will require the right person to be flexible in terms of hours and days, but it will be working three full days. This role is varied and will need the right person to be able to think of their feet and be excited to be the operational glue to the business.

The Role

• Manage all enquiries, via phone email and other methods, serve as the primary operational contact
• Coordinate logistics, inventory, shipping, invoicing and exhibition management
• Manage AML, image archiving and documentation (certificates of authenticity, provenance records)
• Maintain and update the CRM ensuring information is accurate and current
• Coordinate sale administration from initial enquiry through to invoices and payment tracking and fulfilment
• Support the planning and delivery of exhibitions, private view events, coordinating suppliers and logistics
• Assist with website administration
• Monitor key deadlines and proactively follow up outstanding actions, ensuring projects and sales opportunities progress smoothly
• Maintaining filing systems and records, ensuring compliance is adhered to
• Identify and implement system improvements, workflows and operational process to support the business growth
• Provide administration support to the directors, diary coordination, meeting scheduling and preparation of sales and operational reports

The Person

• Highly proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Commercially aware with a client-focused mindset
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Positive, professional and adaptable approach in a small business environment.

You will need to have your own transport due to the rural location of this business.

You will have at least 3 year's experience in a similar Operational/Sales Support role. This is an exciting time to join this creative business as they are going through a period of growth.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application