Business Support Manager

Verdantix; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Support Manager, where you will optimize organizational efficiency and enhance employee engagement. In this hybrid role, you will manage office operations, collaborate with IT providers, and lead social activities. Your tech-savvy nature and problem-solving mindset will be key as you navigate a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team. If you're ready to take ownership of your role and contribute to strategic goals, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension with enhanced employer contribution

Generous holiday entitlement

Quarterly employee recognition scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Time off for volunteering

Multiple social events

Dog-friendly office

Focus on learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in business support within a professional services environment.
• Competent user of Microsoft 365, especially Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage office space and supplies, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Oversee IT onboarding and support for new hires.

Skills

Office Management

Microsoft 365

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Education

Experience in Business Support

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

This range is provided by Verdantix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Who we are…

Verdantix is an award-winning independent research and advisory that acts as an essential thought-leader for world-enhancing innovation through our expertise in digital strategies for Sustainability, Real Estate, ESG, EHSQ, Risk, Industrial Technologies, and Net Zero. From Central London, New York City and Boston, we produce high quality research and deliver consulting projects for senior managers, technology executives and investors.

The role…

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Support Manager to join our team. This versatile role encompasses responsibilities across business support, office & IT supplier management, and company social activities. The ideal candidate will act as the linchpin for organisational efficiency, ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities, fostering employee engagement, and supporting the company’s strategic goals.

This role requires someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly across all functions to ensure alignment and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, comfortable with digital tools and platforms, and possess the adaptability to navigate a fast-paced and innovative workplace. If you are resourceful, digitally capable, and passionate about optimising organisational success, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Salary opportunity is £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience level, plus a very competitive bonus scheme, paid quarterly.

This is a hybrid role which requires 3 days a week in the office during probationary period, and will decrease to 2 days upon successful completion.

We will be reviewing applications from 19th May 2025.

What you’ll be doing…

• Take ownership of all office management requirements and serve as the primary liaison with our onsite external building services team.
• Oversee the maintenance and functionality of the London office space and manage office supplies and resources.
• Work in partnership with our external IT management provider on IT matters (onboarding, offboarding, equipment procurement and management).
• Run office and IT induction for all new hires.
• Take ownership and provide direction to the social committee on all corporate events and volunteering activities.
• Gather, track, and report on company sustainability data and support associated initiatives.
• Facilitate internal communications to ensure clarity and consistency across teams on operational and company-wide matters.
• Lead on all H & S activities including appointing fire wardens.
• Top-level support for our research and consulting project teams as required.
• Oversee and streamline administrative business processes to improve efficiency across all functions.

About you…

• Previous experience working in a business support or business operations role ideally within a professional services environment.
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 (in particular, Outlook and Word).
• Technologically savvy, and confident when utilising a range of internal digital tools and systems.
• Great communication skills and able to operate confidently and professionally at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Takes ownership of tasks and be able to lead on activities using own initiative.
• Problem-solving mindset, always looking to make improvements to existing processes.
• Confident when liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Competent with coordinating meetings, client events and company social activities.

Additional benefits we offer…

• Competitive salary (with annual review)
• Pension with enhanced employer contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year worked (local capping applies)
• Quarterly employee recognition scheme
• Hybrid working option, with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life balance
• Private medical insurance, including online GP service, mental health support and discounted gym memberships
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Weekly ‘flexi-hour’ to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of choice
• Cycle to work scheme - tax-efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, or both
• Time off for volunteering when done through our partner OnHand: an app for local volunteering and climate action
• Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & Sports Day
• Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all employees
• Dog-friendly office
• Fantastic colleagues with a great sense of humour!

We seek individuals with a passionate belief that innovation and technology can transform corporate EHS, operational risk and real estate performance. People who thrive at Verdantix have a proven work ethic, a desire to be challenged, and a strong sense of curiosity. Our management culture and career development is based on achievements, skills and behaviours with quarterly reviews that keep individuals and the firm on track. We recognize that everyone on the Verdantix team has a significant contribution to make to the growth of the business. We operate with a high level of transparency about business performance and include all employees in big decisions such as growth strategies and new product launches. Come and join our growing team!

Verdantix is a winner of ‘The 2021 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade’ category. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards in the United Kingdom. Verdantix won the Queen’s Award due to its sustained growth in international trade over the last three years – including through the pandemic. This rapid, consistent growth reflects demand for the high-quality research and advisory services that Verdantix provides to clients in seventeen countries.

Verdantix is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination. We want our recruitment process to reflect that. Please tell your recruitment partner directly if there’s anything you need to make our interview process more accessible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, General Business, and Human Resources

• Industries

  Market Research, Professional Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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