Business Support Manager

Avantor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Business Support Manager in Cambridge to enhance operational effectiveness across the site. The successful candidate will coordinate with the onsite management team, ensuring excellent communication and business administration. Responsibilities include leading meeting management and improving workflows. Key qualifications involve proactive ownership, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proactive ownership – you see what needs to be done and act.
• Ability to thrive during change and manage multiple priorities.
• Organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be the central coordination point for our leadership team.
• Lead meeting management, communications, documentation and daily operations.
• Deliver outstanding onboarding experiences and support our people processes.

Skills

Proactive ownership

Ability to thrive during change

Organisation

Flawless meeting management

Strong MS Office (PowerPoint)

Line management/mentoring exposure

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive and detail‑focused Business Support Manager to strengthen operational effectiveness across our Cambridge site. You will act as the central point of coordination for the onsite management team, ensuring flawless operational support, excellent communication flow, and consistent delivery of business administration. Salary: £35,000–£40,000 + benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Be the central coordination point for our leadership team.
• Lead meeting management, communications, documentation and daily operations.
• Deliver outstanding onboarding experiences and support our people processes.
• Improve systems, workflows and tools to enhance productivity.
• Support cross‑functional projects with structure, clarity and follow‑through.
• Represent the team with professionalism and a solutions‑oriented mindset.

What You Bring

• Proactive ownership – you see what needs to be done and act.
• Ability to thrive during change and manage multiple priorities.
• Organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail under time pressure.
• Flawless meeting management & action tracking.
• Strong MS Office – especially PowerPoint.
• Line management/mentoring exposure (apprentice/admin).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.