Business Support Co-ordinator, O&M

Lightsource bp; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm located in Bath is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist the Operations & Maintenance team. This role involves coordinating travel logistics, managing the vehicle fleet, and supporting the onboarding of new hires. The ideal candidate will have solid IT skills and an ability to thrive in a busy office environment. The company offers a supportive and inclusive workplace with various opportunities for personal development and benefits such as an annual bonus and health insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Local benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of the solar or renewable energy industry is advantageous.
• Ability to manage a broad range of tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support O&M business with various administrative tasks.
• Coordinate travel logistics for the team.
• Assist with onboarding of new hires.
• Manage the vehicle fleet and oversee office facilities.
• Provide support to Business Development and Marketing teams.

Skills

Accuracy

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Solid IT Skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Prioritization

Education

Minimum of GCSE Qualifications

Degree or admin / PA qualification

Job description

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long‑term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

Summary

Support the O&M business with a variety of administrative, clerical, logistical and client facing tasks and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations of the teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all travel logistics for the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team, including arranging flights, ground transportation, training sessions, and accommodation, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and timely delivery to meet business requirements.
• Take a leading role in the organisation and execution of a wide range of events and conferences, both internal meetings and external stakeholder engagements, managing all aspects from venue selection to post‑event evaluation to ensure successful outcomes.
• Assist in the induction and onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they are provided with all necessary information, resources, and introductions to integrate effectively into the company culture and operations.
• Deliver comprehensive administrative support to the team, including managing inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining accurate records, and assisting with the preparation and analysis of various operational reports.
• Provide flexible support across the business, undertaking any additional tasks or duties as required to support team productivity.
• Manage the company’s vehicle fleet, overseeing the full life cycle of vehicles from acquisition through to disposal. This includes preparing business case submissions for new vehicles, coordinating routine servicing, repairs, and MOTs; managing incident reporting and accident coordination; administering fuel card usage; and liaising with fleet service providers to ensure compliance and cost control.
• Oversee office facilities management to ensure a safe, well‑maintained, and functional work environment, including liaising with external contractors, managing day‑to‑day maintenance requests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support Business Development and Marketing teams by assisting with project coordination, content preparation, event support, and other activities that contribute to the growth and visibility of the company.
• Assist the Portfolio Management function with day‑to‑day operational processes, including the preparation and formatting of monthly slide decks, data consolidation, and other administrative tasks to support effective portfolio reporting and management.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge

• Office environment and working in a similar environment
• Knowledge of the solar or renewable energy industry would be an advantage but not essential

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE Qualifications
• Degree or admin / PA qualification desirable but not essential

Experience

• Accuracy, speed, proactivity, and an ability to ‘get things done’ are vital
• An ability to prioritise is key as the ability the manage a broad range of tasks
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
• Experience of working with a wide range of people
• Solid IT Skills are required, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to deal with heavy workload

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Self confidence
• Positive work ethic
• Detailed oriented
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently
• Office based, flexibility to work from home, but may require more office presence over peak periods
• Team player
• Can remain calm under pressure and within a busy environment

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day‑to‑day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/