Business Support Officer

Livin Housing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A national maintenance company in Hammersmith & Fulham is looking for a Business Support Officer to handle office administration and health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, experience in a busy office environment, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time, permanent position offers 25 days of annual leave plus additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Paid volunteering leave

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best practice for control and audit processes.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Coordinate toolbox talks with operatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Business Support Officer

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £28,350 per annum

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00

At Mears Group, our desire to make a positive difference has been at the heart of our business for over 30 years, evolving from a small maintenance contractor to a truly national company.

About the Role:

The primary reporting line will be to the General Manager. The role involves close collaboration with Supervisors and Administrators.

• Ensure best practice for the control and audit of van stocks, fleet arrangements, plant, all working at height activities, and waste disposal.
• Office-based administration and health & safety compliance management.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Coordinate toolbox talks with operatives, ensuring scheduling in diaries.
• Support health & safety training completion.
• Scan and store compliance documents.
• Order office supplies and uniforms.

Role Criteria:

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy office setting.
• Experience handling multiple tasks in a high-volume, challenging environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

All roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently sponsor visas.

To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their license for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks prior to employment.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day as a thank you from the Executive team.
• Paid volunteering leave to support community involvement.
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards, including weekly grocery discounts, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more.
• Family-friendly policies.

To apply or discuss your application, contact: Laura Bourne at [e-mail].

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, are a Disability Confident employer, and support the Armed Forces Covenant with a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also support veterans transitioning into civilian careers through the Career Transition Partnership.

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