Business Support Assistant - Scotland

Office Angels; Irvine; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Supportive environment

Community impact

Job summary

Office Angels in Irvine, Scotland is seeking a Business Support Assistant on a temporary basis. You will provide essential administrative support, manage schedules, coordinate travel, and handle inquiries to keep daily operations running smoothly.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. It offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to contribute to housing-sector projects in Irvine.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to the team.
• Manage schedules, arrange meetings, and coordinate travel.
• Handle inquiries and direct them appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure smooth workflows.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Proactive attitude

Administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Business Support Assistant
Location: Irvine, Scotland
Contract Type: Temporary

Start date: ASAP

End date: Mid/End of September

Working days: Monday to Friday

Working hours: 9am to 5pm

Pay rate: £13.18 an hour

Are you an organised and proactive individual looking for an exciting opportunity in the housing sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation dedicated to providing exceptional housing solutions, is seeking a talented Business Support Assistant to join their team in Irvine. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a dynamic environment while honing your administrative skills!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide essential administrative support to the team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Assist in managing schedules, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel plans.
• Handle incoming inquiries with professionalism, directing them to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring information is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations, showcasing the organisation's achievements.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective communication and workflow.

What Our Client Offers:

• A vibrant and supportive working environment that values every team member.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within the housing sector.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through your work.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Our client is looking for a Business Support Assistant who embodies the following qualities:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear interactions with colleagues and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to adapt to new software quickly.
• A proactive attitude, with the capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in an administrative role is highly desirable, particularly within the housing or public sector.

Why This Role is Exciting:

This temporary position offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that is making a real difference in people's lives through quality housing services. The role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about contributing to community welfare.

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.