Business Support Assistant

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Support Assistant to join their dynamic team in Sunderland. This part-time role involves providing essential administrative support, managing communications, and assisting with office operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to vital services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an administrative/business support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming telephone calls professionally.
• Performing administrative tasks like document management.
• Supporting the Office Manager with expenses.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Office Routines

Education

5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Business Support Assistant
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Hours: Part-Time | 3-4 Days Per week
Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland, SR5
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Part-Time | 3-4 Days Per Week

Join a dynamic and supportive team environment where your administrative expertise will play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of the office and supporting internal business functions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital services by providing essential back-office support to both colleagues and management.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answering incoming telephone calls with a professional and courteous manner
• Performing administrative tasks including scanning and creating/merging PDF documents
• Creating, collating, and formatting documents for bids and tender submissions
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Supporting the Office Manager with expenses and receipts
• Arranging travel and accommodation for staff
• Supporting staff with meeting minutes, reports, and agendas
• Preparing meeting rooms and managing refreshments
• Supporting health and safety protocols, including fire alarm testing and fire drills

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant administrative/business support role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of office routines and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Competence in managing tracking systems for goods and services
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle information with discretion
• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including Maths and English or equivalent (desirable)

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to [e-mail]