Business Services Lead (9-Month Maternity)

Search Consultancy; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting a Business Services Officer to join a busy corporate services team on a 9-month maternity cover. The role supports governance, insurance, fleet data, internal audit and administration, with line management responsibility.

Based in Dundee, the post is office-based with a hybrid option after training (2 days in the office). The role offers a varied remit and opportunity to drive processes across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a business support, governance, compliance, insurance, or corporate services environment.
• Previous line management or supervisory experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and database management.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support internal audit processes, including maintaining audit trackers and managing follow-up reviews.
• Support the preparation of Board and committee papers.
• Lead the annual insurance renewal process and act as a key contact for brokers and insurers.
• Provide fleet management support, overseeing databases, compliance records, driver information, and vehicle data.
• Coordinate and submit annual regulatory returns, ensuring accuracy and resolving validation queries.
• Deliver training and guidance on business services functions when required.
• Line manage the Fleet Coordinator, Business Services Assistant, and Reception team, conducting regular reviews and providing coaching and support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, insurers, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Contribute to corporate governance activities and provide wider administrative support across the department.

Skills

Governance experience

Line management

Stakeholder relationship management

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Document management

Job description

Search Consultancy is recruiting a Business Services Officer to join a busy corporate services team on a 9-month maternity cover. The role supports governance, insurance, fleet data, internal audit and administration, with line management responsibility.

Based in Dundee, the post is office-based with a hybrid option after training (2 days in the office). The role offers a varied remit and opportunity to drive processes across the department.