Business Support Administrator

Business Support Administrator

Business Support Administrator

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to play a pivotal role in supporting the Mergers & Acquisitions team with project timelines, facilitating communication amongst stakeholders, ensuring that all necessary documentation is well organised and accessible.

This can be a Part- time (school hours over 5 days will be considered) or Full time role

You will serve as a critical support function within the M&A team, ensuring that all aspects of the deal process are meticulously organised and executed.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Assist the M&A team to track progress, meet deadlines and manage deal documentation.
• Co-ordinate the due diligence process, support the gathering information, alerting team members as information becomes available, requesting reports and ensuring that required data is collected from all relevant departments (e.g. finance, legal, operations)
• Act as liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, arranging meetings, minute taking and circulating action points. Ensure key project details are clearly communicated and understood by relevant parties.
• Organise and maintain project documentation within agreed parameters, to ensure readily accessible by M&A team members
• Track multiple project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, alerting M&A team to potential conflicts and delays
• Track key transaction milestones and maintain accurate records of progress using internal CRM or project management systems.
• Support post-acquisition onboarding activities including data migration, systems access, and communications.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years' experience in business administration support role
• Minimum GCSE English and Maths, grade 7 or above
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with virtual data rooms or CRM/project tools is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact across diverse teams and stakeholders
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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