Business Support Administrative Assistant

AtkinsRéalis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a proactive and organised Business Support Administrative Assistant for their Newcastle office. This role includes managing office supplies, organising meetings, and supporting consultants, contributing to the smooth operation of the office while providing opportunities for personal growth and development. Join a team focused on creating sustainable solutions and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Health and safety-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience in an administrative support role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage office supplies and organise meetings.
• Provide essential support to consultants and management team.
• Arrange catering, timesheet support, and event management.

Skills

Proactivity

Organisational Skills

Detail Orientation

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

GCSE including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Are you a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment? Do you love organising people and tasks, and providing a great service to a diverse and successful team? We are seeking a Business Support Administrative Assistant to join our Business Support Office team.

Responsibilities:

As a Business Support Administrative Assistant, you'll work closely with the Office Manager and Business Support Manager to ensure the smooth operation of our Newcastle office whilst also providing essential support to our consultants and management team across the wider Project and Programme Services team. Your role will involve (but is not limited to) management of office supplies, organising meetings, new starter inductions, business systems support, arranging catering, timesheet support, local event management support, Microsoft Office support and general/ad-hoc business support.

Essential Requirements:

• Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

What you can bring:

• Detail Orientation:You’ll love maintaining accurate records and manage systems efficiently.
• Proactivity:You’ll be a self-starter, with a proactive approach to tasks and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relationship Building:With strong interpersonal skills, you’ll take pride in fostering positive interactions with team members and visitors.
• Adaptability:Flexibility to handle various tasks, always looking for ways to make things better.
• Organisational Skills:Effective management of digital calendars, emails, and office supplies to ensure smooth operations.
• Previous experience in an administrative or business support role is advantageous.

What we offer:

• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.
• We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis.
• In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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