Business Support Executive

Business Support Executive

Feltham, Ashford| £36,000 per annum | Monday–Friday 42.5 hours per week | Office Based

A leading business is looking for a Business Support Executive to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business support, executive assistant or operations professional who enjoys keeping things moving, solving problems and making sure the detail is taken care of.

Working closely with the Country Manager, Business Operations Manager and wider UK team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the business.

What’s in it for the successful candidate?

£36,000 per annum
Monday–Friday, 42.5 hours per week
1 hour paid lunch each day
Office based in Feltham, Ashford
22 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with service
Pension
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Free tea & coffee

The role

This is a varied position with plenty of responsibility. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and operational support while acting as a central point of contact across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Country Manager and Business Operations Manager with day-to-day administration
Managing calendars, meetings, travel and logistics
Preparing presentations, reports, meeting agendas, minutes and action trackers
Supporting leadership meetings and strategic projects
Coordinating operational activities and business improvement initiatives
Booking travel and accommodation for field technicians
Monitoring KPIs and producing regular management reports
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking
Coordinating customer visits, meetings, catering and travel arrangements
Supporting customer and supplier administration
Assisting with purchase orders, invoices, expenses and budget monitoring
Maintaining compliance, governance and operational documentation
Supporting audits and corrective action tracking
Producing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports
Supporting onboarding, internal communications, meetings and company events
Coordinating office supplies and facilities requirements
Providing general project and administrative support wherever needed

What are they looking for?

The ideal candidate will have at least three years' experience within a business support, executive assistant, operations support or similar role, ideally with experience supporting senior managers or business leaders.

They will need to be:

Highly organised with excellent time-management skills
Flexibility for UK travel
Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
A strong communicator with a professional approach
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
Experienced in producing reports and presentations
Commercially aware with an eye for cost-saving opportunities
Accurate, detail-focused and comfortable handling confidential information
Confident working independently and taking ownership
Comfortable communicating with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders

First Aid and/or Fire Warden experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today to discuss further with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions