Business Support Assistant

Join a growing professional services business with a fantastic reputation in their market in this varied Business Support Assistant role. Working closely with the management team, you’ll provide support across business development, marketing, office operations and project resourcing, playing an important role in keeping the business running smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and commercially minded, looking for a varied role where they can build on their existing skills, gain broad exposure across the business and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Job Title: Business Support Assistant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Farnham – office based

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and free parking

Reference: 16155

About The Role - Business Support Assistant

A varied and hands-on position supporting the wider business and management team. Responsibilities will include:

Supporting business development and market research

Maintaining CRM systems and company records

Supporting marketing and social media activity

Providing general office administration and coordination

Organising company meetings and events

Supporting new starter onboarding and inductions

Assisting with project resourcing and consultant allocation

Preparing and maintaining company and project documentation

Providing administrative and operational support to the management team

The Successful Business Support Assistant will have:

Previous experience in an office, administration, business support or similar role

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Professional, positive and approachable

Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team

A genuine interest in developing their skills and taking on additional responsibility

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and wants to play a key part in supporting a growing and successful business.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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