Business Support Assistant

Pick Everard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave + BH + option to

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee Discount Scheme

Eyecare Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard in Nottingham is seeking a pro-active Senior Business Support Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the busy office and wider Business Support function.

You will work closely with the Business Support Manager, coordinating workloads, providing administrative and operational support, and ensuring a professional office environment on-site. This role offers development opportunities within a National Construction Consultancy.

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and other relevant software packages.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work to competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to support the wider team.
• Good timekeeping and punctuality.
• Administrative experience, with PA experience desirable.
• Secretarial qualifications (RSA or equivalent) desirable.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and be a key contributor to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Nottingham office and wider Business Support function.
• Coordinate workloads and provide administrative and operational support.
• Maintain office facilities and resources and manage stakeholder queries.
• Assist with business events, meetings, travel arrangements and office processes.
• Act as a key point of contact for visitors and colleagues, ensuring a professional office environment.
• Support health and safety activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate business records and coordinate office logistics and supplies.
• Support development and effectiveness of the Business Support team.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organisation

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Punctuality

Proactivity

Administrative experience

Secretarial qualifications

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

• Are you a friendly and enthusiastic person seeking a new challenge within a thriving business?
• Do you want to help shape the delivery of a dynamic front of house position?
• Are you looking to become part of a collaborative culture and team ethos environment?

If you answered yes to the above questions, this could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for a pro-active Senior Business Support Assistant to join Pick Everard's busy Nottingham office. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, and progress on your career journey within a National Construction Consultancy. This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office and wider Business Support function. Working closely with the Business Support Manager, you will coordinate workloads, provide administrative and operational support, maintain office facilities and resources, manage stakeholder queries, and assist with business events, meetings, travel arrangements, and office processes. You will act as a key point of contact for visitors and colleagues, ensure a professional office environment, support health and safety activities, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role also involves maintaining accurate business records, coordinating office logistics and supplies, and supporting the development and effectiveness of the Business Support team. The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a consistent on-site presence in the office. Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at Pick Everard - Pick Everard

• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and confident telephone manner
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and other relevant software packages
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work to competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• A proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to support the wider team
• Good timekeeping and punctuality
• Administrative experience, with PA experience desirable
• Secretarial qualifications (RSA or equivalent) desirable
• The ability to build positive working relationships and be a key contributor to a collaborative team environment

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 650+ work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation.

You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.