Business Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,000 to £25,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hebburn, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Storm Tempest Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Part-time Business Support Assistant (25-30 hours) required to take on a vital position supporting our Directors and Surveyors in delivering high-quality surveying and health & safety services to a wide range of clients. As a valued member of the Storm Tempest team, you will provide essential administrative and technical support, ensuring projects are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will represent the company with professionalism and a strong client focus, becoming a trusted part of a team that is making a real impact in the property consultancy sector.
What you will need…
Essential:
• GCSEs or equivalent Grade C including Maths & English
• A minimum of one years administrative experience
• Organisation and planning skills
• IT literate with MS office
• Customer service skills – Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable:
• Business Administration qualification or relevant degree
• Knowledge of building / construction / surveying industry
• Experience with working with public sector clients
• Knowledge / experience of Social Value Coordinator function
Who we’re looking for…
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Committed and punctual
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team
• Strong customer facing skills
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving
• Excellent verbal and communication skills at various levels
• Can work under pressure effectively to meet targets
• Flexible and adaptable
What we offer…
• 25 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays rising by 1 day per year of service
• Dedicated and friendly workforce
• Relevant company funded training
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist the survey teams in booking appointments with our clients’ customers and updating survey control.
2. To assist in the accurate updating and monitoring of survey control documents.
3. Undertake the role of Social Value Coordinator for the Company. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the delivery, reporting and administration of the companies’ social value and sustainability initiatives.
4. Assist in maintaining and updating projects, including work flow, invoice management and general administration duties relating to accounts.
5. Ability to manage large amounts of data to produce accurate mail merges.
6. To attend internal meetings and record and distribute accurate minutes of the meeting.
7. Assist in procedural reviews / document control / preparation to ensure the company meets / maintains its accreditations.
8. Assist with the checking of equipment, updating the asset register, maintaining accurate inspection records / logs and undertaking weekly / monthly checks of the company’s systems and equipment.
9. Assist in maintaining and the purchasing of consumables and supplies to support the efficient operations of the business.
10. Answer telephone calls appropriately and take responsibility for the call to ensure enquiries are dealt with both effectively and efficiently.
11. Support in content population, updating and maintaining website.
12. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.
What you will need…
Essential:
• GCSEs or equivalent Grade C including Maths & English
• A minimum of one years administrative experience
• Organisation and planning skills
• IT literate with MS office
• Customer service skills – Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable:
• Business Administration qualification or relevant degree
• Knowledge of building / construction / surveying industry
• Experience with working with public sector clients
• Knowledge / experience of Social Value Coordinator function
Who we’re looking for…
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Committed and punctual
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team
• Strong customer facing skills
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving
• Excellent verbal and communication skills at various levels
• Can work under pressure effectively to meet targets
• Flexible and adaptable
What we offer…
• 25 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays rising by 1 day per year of service
• Dedicated and friendly workforce
• Relevant company funded training
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist the survey teams in booking appointments with our clients’ customers and updating survey control.
2. To assist in the accurate updating and monitoring of survey control documents.
3. Undertake the role of Social Value Coordinator for the Company. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the delivery, reporting and administration of the companies’ social value and sustainability initiatives.
4. Assist in maintaining and updating projects, including work flow, invoice management and general administration duties relating to accounts.
5. Ability to manage large amounts of data to produce accurate mail merges.
6. To attend internal meetings and record and distribute accurate minutes of the meeting.
7. Assist in procedural reviews / document control / preparation to ensure the company meets / maintains its accreditations.
8. Assist with the checking of equipment, updating the asset register, maintaining accurate inspection records / logs and undertaking weekly / monthly checks of the company’s systems and equipment.
9. Assist in maintaining and the purchasing of consumables and supplies to support the efficient operations of the business.
10. Answer telephone calls appropriately and take responsibility for the call to ensure enquiries are dealt with both effectively and efficiently.
11. Support in content population, updating and maintaining website.
12. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.