Business Support Assistant

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways contractor in Hoddesdon seeks a Business Support Assistant to enhance administrative support and ensure efficient operations. Candidates should possess strong communication and IT skills, with a minimum of 4 GSCE Level qualifications including English and Maths. The company offers competitive benefits and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical experience with IT systems, especially ERP.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Business Support Manager.
• Assist with administrative and cost management functions.
• Help ensure efficient processes in the procure to pay cycle.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Ability to use initiative

Time management skills

Relationship building expertise

Education

Educated to at least 4 GSCE Level standard including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP system

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Business Support Assistant to join our Highways business, based out of our Head Office in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Business Support Manager and the administrative and cost management function of VolkerHighways.

The purpose of the Business Support team is to provide a bridge between project sites, the central accounts teams, and where necessary, the supply chain to help ensure proper and efficient processes operate within the business, particularly as they relate to the 'procure to pay' cycle.

About you

• Educated to at least 4 GSCE Level standard or equivalent including English and Maths
• Excellent communication skills including written English
• Excellent IT skills including; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, E-Mail and Internet. Practical experience of an ERP system would also be advantageous
• Ability to use initiative
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Time management skills
• Relationship building expertise

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.