We are looking for a Business Support Manager for our client based in Immingham. This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week from 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
The key duties of the post are as follows:-
- Providing all round support for the business facilities and office management.
- Overseeing and agreeing contracts with providers for services including security, parking, cleaning and catering, and ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained.
- Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of workers including admin, cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security.
- Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
- Managing the allocation and correct standards of PPE.
- Tracking and reporting of business environmental KPI’s.
- Reporting on the adherence to health & safety standards for the offices.
- Ensuring business travel needs are met through accommodation handling and travel arrangements.
- Managing the maintenance of the vehicle fleet.
- Liaising with brokers and claims for the Group insurance policies.
- Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Overseeing building projects, renovations or refurbishments.
- Overseeing the allocation of building space and helping with relocation where necessary as well as management of externally leased properties.
- Reception and general office administration duties on an ad hoc basis.
- Attending weekly and monthly meetings for compliance and team updates
Attributes and Technical Skills
- Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats at all levels;
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and liaise with individuals and departments as required;
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines – time management skills;
- Commitment to continuous improvement of processes;
- Positive attitude and reliable approach towards work
- Excellent presentation skills;
- Excellent decision making skills;
- Willingness to travel and work from other sites.
- Professional Qualifications / Relevant Experience
- At least 5 years office experience
- GCSE’s
- Experience in HSE and facilities management
- Previous experience of working within an engineering design/consultancy environment would be desirable, although not essential to the role.
Key Competencies
- Accepts ownership, is accountable and delivers on commitments;
- Self-motivated with no supervision;
- Works effectively as part of a team.
- Communication and influencing skills, in person and in writing
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Decision-making
- The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
- Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture.
- Commercial awareness
- Customer service
Remuneration
- Salary negotiable.
- Company Perks scheme offering access to over 4,000 discounts and freebies.
- Company pension scheme.
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays.