Business Support co-ordinator

Business Support Co-ordinator required to join a leading Civil Engineering consultancy company based in Maidstone, Kent, on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Project Assistant or Office Assistant with a finance background to support the Managing Director and overall business operations.

Business Support Co-ordinator Job Overview

• Reporting to the Managing Director (and Senior management team).
• Assisting the engineering teams in the daily running of the business.
• Managing company accreditations and PQQs (including internal and external audits).
• Managing company policies and procedures.
• Business performance reporting to the Directors (for financial and business performance matters).
• Dealing with onboarding of new starters and exit of leavers.
• Supporting business development requirements.
• Handling general admin duties such as data entry, procurement, quoting, and collecting data for PQQ and accreditation purposes.
• Managing information flow for the annual Research & Development Tax Relief.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key external customers.
• Supporting marketing and PR activities as necessary.
• Booking hotels and travel arrangements.
• Performing any other business support duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Proficient in IT, including all Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Forward-thinking, quick to learn, and adaptable to various situations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Basic understanding of business financials and accounting.
• Competence in business analysis and reporting.
• Outgoing personality with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Must be able to drive and travel to other offices, sites, and customer locations.
• Marketing experience.
• Knowledge of the construction industry.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 - £32,000 depending on skills and experience.
• Commitment to professional development, with training and career advancement opportunities.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours.
• Salary review initiatives.
• Modern, friendly working environment.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.

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