Business Support Assistant

Kier Group plc.; Brixworth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. in Brixworth is seeking a Business Support Assistant to provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to the General Manager and senior leadership. The role is based at the Brixworth Depot with hybrid working and 37.5 hours per week.

You will act as first point of contact, organise meetings, manage diaries, maintain documentation and help events. The salary is £32,000–£33,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing administrative or business support within a busy office environment.
• Organised and adaptable, with a positive approach to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT, communication and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for the depot, managing telephone enquiries, visitors and deliveries with professionalism and warmth.
• Providing proactive administrative and secretarial support to the General Manager and senior leadership team, including diary management, meeting coordination and document preparation.
• Supporting the organisation of leadership meetings, contract reviews and stakeholder events, ensuring arrangements are in place and actions are tracked.
• Maintaining documentation and archiving in line with company procedures and data protection requirements.
• Supporting colleagues during busy periods and undertaking ad hoc duties to ensure smooth contract operations.

Skills

Administrative support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office 365

Job description

Are you organised, proactive and someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Business Support Assistant to join our West Northants team, providing day-to-day coordination and support at our Brixworth Depot. You'll be at the heart of the team, delivering professional office management, reception and administrative support to our General Manager and senior leadership team, while helping our operations run efficiently.,

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire - Hybrid working available with 3 days per week required in the officeHours: Permanent Fulltime 37.5 per week Salary: £32,000 - £33,000 per year + benefitsWe are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

What will you be responsible for?

• Acting as the first point of contact for the depot, managing telephone enquiries, visitors and deliveries with professionalism and warmth
• Providing proactive administrative and secretarial support to the General Manager and senior leadership team, including diary management, meeting coordination and document preparation
• Supporting the organisation of leadership meetings, contract reviews and stakeholder events, ensuring arrangements are in place and actions are tracked
• Maintaining documentation and archiving in line with company procedures and data protection requirements
• Supporting colleagues during busy periods and undertaking ad hoc duties to ensure smooth contract operations

Experienced in providing administrative or business support within a busy office environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Organised and adaptable, with a positive approach to working in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong IT, communication and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, using initiative to resolve day-to-day issues and keep things moving
• Flexibility to occasionally adjust working hours to support meetings, events and operational activities when required