Business Administrator

Business Administrator

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Solihull

Description

We're looking for an additional Junior Business Support team member to join our busy office-based team at Jerroms, part of the Sumer Group. This is a hands on, operational role that plays a key part in keeping the day-to-day running of the office smooth and efficient.

The position is fully onsite, as the duties are time sensitive, manual in nature, and essential to the smooth running of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily distribution of incoming post
• Franking and preparing outgoing post
• Scanning incoming correspondence and uploading to the database
• Daily replenishment of tea points (tea, coffee, etc.)
• Restocking paper across all office copiers
• Monitoring toner levels and office equipment requirements
• Answering overflow reception calls
• Banking incoming cheques
• Weekly stationery ordering
• Running ad hoc errands (e.g. purchasing miscellaneous items)
• Shredding and archiving documentation
• Liaising with external providers regarding printer and franking machine issues
• Preparing teas and coffees for meetings when reception is unavailable

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Comfortable liaising with colleagues, managers, clients, and external suppliers
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent in approach
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Basic IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, Outlook, databases, scanning systems)
• Practical, hands on approach to operational and administrative tasks
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count
• We know diverse teams make us stronger. That's why we're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.