Business Support Assistant

Join a growing and successful services business with a fantastic reputation in their market in this varied Business Support Assistant role. You will gain hands-on experience across various areas of the business including, marketing, office operations and project resourcing, business development working closely with the management team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate or early-career candidate who is organised, proactive and keen to learn, with full training provided and genuine opportunities to develop and take on greater responsibility.

Job Title:

Business Support Assistant

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:

Farnham – office based

Salary:
Up to £29,000 depending on experience

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

Reference:
16155

Business Support Assistant - About

The Role

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

Business development and market research

Maintaining CRM and company records

Supporting marketing and social media activity

Office administration and company events

New starter onboarding and inductions

Supporting project resourcing and consultant allocation

Preparing company and project documentation

Providing general support to the management team

The Successful Business Support Assistant will be:

Graduate or early-career candidate with a strong desire to learn

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Power Point

Proactive, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities

Professional, positive and approachable

Previous office or administration experience is advantageous but not essential

Most important attributes for this role is the right attitude, enthusiasm and potential to grow within a successful and expanding 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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