Business Support Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Farnham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Free parking

Job summary

Howett Thorpe are seeking a Business Support Assistant in Farnham to provide hands-on support across business development, marketing, office operations and project resourcing.

Working closely with the management team, you will help organise meetings, maintain CRM systems, assist with marketing activity and onboarding, and ensure accurate documentation. A varied, proactive role with room to grow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office, administration, business support or similar role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proactive and adaptable with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting business development and market research.
• Maintaining CRM systems and company records.
• Supporting marketing and social media activity.
• Providing general office administration and coordination.
• Organising company meetings and events.
• Supporting new starter onboarding and inductions.
• Assisting with project resourcing and consultant allocation.
• Preparing and maintaining company and project documentation.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the management team.

Job description

Join a growing professional services business with a fantastic reputation in their market in this varied Business Support Assistant role. Working closely with the management team, you’ll provide support across business development, marketing, office operations and project resourcing, playing an important role in keeping the business running smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and commercially minded, looking for a varied role where they can build on their existing skills, gain broad exposure across the business and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Job Title: Business Support Assistant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Farnham – office based

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and free parking

Reference: 16155

About The Role - Business Support Assistant

A varied and hands-on position supporting the wider business and management team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting business development and market research
• Maintaining CRM systems and company records
• Supporting marketing and social media activity
• Providing general office administration and coordination
• Organising company meetings and events
• Supporting new starter onboarding and inductions
• Assisting with project resourcing and consultant allocation
• Preparing and maintaining company and project documentation
• Providing administrative and operational support to the management team

The Successful Business Support Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in an office, administration, business support or similar role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Professional, positive and approachable
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• A genuine interest in developing their skills and taking on additional responsibility

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and wants to play a key part in supporting a growing and successful business.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics.