Business Support Assistant
- Reading
- £25,000-27,000 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
Location: On-site, Theale (Reading)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 DOEI'm currently recruiting for a Business Support Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Theale. This is a full-time, on-site role offering a varied and hands-on position within a busy office environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring the smooth running of administrative and facilities functions.Key Responsibilities
- Front-of-house duties including answering incoming calls and greeting visitors.
- General administrative support to staff across multiple office locations.
- Managing office supplies, equipment maintenance, and refreshments.
- Handling incoming and outgoing post, including courier arrangements.
- Booking travel and training for staff and maintaining related records.
- Supporting health and safety processes including lone worker monitoring and reporting.
- Assisting with promotional and training materials, bid support, and monthly reporting.
- Maintaining vehicle insurance and mileage records.
- Overseeing PPE stock and lifejacket servicing.
- Supporting new staff inductions and facilities management.
- Updating project tracking systems and contractor timesheets.
- Responding to enquiries via phone, email, and web, often requiring interpretation of technical drawings and understanding of relevant guidelines.
- Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.
- Confident and professional communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Awareness of health and safety practices (e.g., risk assessments, safe systems of work).
- Experience in an engineering or technical office environment is desirable.
- Facilities management experience is a plus.
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance (2x salary)
- Enhanced sick pay