We're looking for a Business Support Officer to join our client on a temporary 12-week contract in Torquay.
Role: Business Support Officer
Contract: 12 week contract
Hours: Mon - Fri 37hours / week
Location: TQ2
Salary: £14-£16 /hour
As a Business Support Officer, your role will include:
Administrative and Operational Support: Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and events; maintain filing systems and records; handle phone and email correspondence.
Project and Document Management: Liaise with clients and partners, update contracts and documentation, create reports, and assist in project/task-related research.
Team and Client Support: Monitor helpdesk, manage job logs, communicate with contractors/suppliers, and collect customer feedback.
Data and Reporting: Update and maintain spreadsheets, track attendance/absence records, and compile data for Condition Surveys and Service Level Agreements.
Health & Safety and Policy Adherence: Ensure Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies are applied, while also providing training to new starters.
The successful Business Support Officer candidate will have:
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work well both independently and within a team.
Organisational & Multi-tasking Abilities: Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and meeting deadlines.
Customer Service & Attitude: Excellent internal and external customer service skills with a positive and proactive attitude.
Technical Skills & Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with basic financial understanding; knowledge of building maintenance is a plus.
Experience & Learning: Experience working in an office environment, with external agencies or consultants, and a willingness to learn about property services and local government.
If you think you have the correct experience for this Business Support Officer vacancy, or know of someone who does, please get in contact with Natalia at Natalia.swiderska@niyaapeople.co.uk with your up to date CV, or call on 07488 866 705.