Business Support Assistant

Belcan; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Competitive hourly rates (£20 Umbrella

£14.95 PAYE

Job summary

Belcan Workforce Solutions in Portsmouth is seeking a highly organised Business Support Assistant to join the Products & Solutions Development team on a 12-month contract. You will provide essential administrative support to the Head of Products & Solutions Development and the wider team, ensuring smooth running of activities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Experience as an administrator or business support professional is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Support Assistant, Team Assistant, Senior Administrator or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, independent working and ability to manage workloads.
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Products & Solutions Development and wider department.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings and schedule appointments.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and meeting logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting packs and business correspondence.
• Track actions from meetings and ensure timely follow-up.
• Support departmental reporting and collate information from multiple stakeholders.
• Process expenses, purchase orders and other administration tasks.
• Coordinate internal and external visits, events and team activities.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and filing systems.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Proactive / independent working

Attention to detail

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Support Assistant - 12 Month Contract

Portsmouth

£20.00 per hour Umbrella / £14.95 per hour PAYE

37 hours per week (4.5 day working week)

12 Month Contract

Inside IR35

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a highly organised Business Support Assistant to join a busy Products & Solutions Development team based in Portsmouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or business support professional looking to work within a fast-paced engineering environment. You'll provide vital coordination and administrative support to the Head of Products & Solutions Development and the wider team, helping to ensure the smooth running of departmental activities and key business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Products & Solutions Development and wider department.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings and schedule appointments.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and meeting logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting packs and business correspondence.
• Track actions arising from meetings and ensure timely follow-up.
• Support departmental reporting and collate information from multiple stakeholders.
• Process expenses, purchase orders and other business administration tasks.
• Coordinate internal and external visits, events and team activities.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and filing systems.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• Previous experience in a Business Support Assistant, Team Assistant, Senior Administrator or similar position.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Confident working independently and proactively managing workloads.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience supporting managers or departmental teams within engineering, manufacturing, defence, aerospace or technical environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month contract opportunity.
• Competitive rates of £20.00 per hour Umbrella / £14.95 per hour PAYE.
• Inside IR35 engagement.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established engineering and technology organisation.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan