Business Support Assistant
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Business Support Assistant for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £15.24/hour (PAYE). This role will be office based.
Responsibilities:
– Ensuring visitors are offered refreshments, signed in, advised of location of facilities etc.
– Responsible for ensuring the office is presentable, tidy and well maintained. Liaising with external suppliers when necessary (cleaning company etc).
– Responsible for ensuring that kitchen areas are presentable, well maintained and fridges and cupboards regularly cleared and cleaned. Ensuring recycling is separated and sorted.
– Arranging courier services for colleagues when required.
– Maintaining stationery and general office supplies – conducting regular stock checks.
– Supporting internal meetings, arranging dates, circulating agendas and papers when directed.
– Assisting the Finance team in preparing and processing expense claims and purchase orders.
– Providing support to the Procurement Manager, including maintaining databases and scheduling training.
– Managing the main enquiries inbox and answering all e-mails in a timely manner.
Essential Skills:
– Educated to HND level
– Commitment and desire to study towards relevant business administration qualifications.
– Able to work calmly and efficiently whilst under pressure.
– Able to produce quality work with excellent attention to detail.
– Able to take personal responsibility and accountability.
– At ease with technology and willing to learn.
– Microsoft Office experience in an educational or vocational environment.
Desirable Skills:
– HND (relevant business field)
– Degree
– Customer service experience.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– Ensuring visitors are offered refreshments, signed in, advised of location of facilities etc.
– Responsible for ensuring the office is presentable, tidy and well maintained. Liaising with external suppliers when necessary (cleaning company etc).
– Responsible for ensuring that kitchen areas are presentable, well maintained and fridges and cupboards regularly cleared and cleaned. Ensuring recycling is separated and sorted.
– Arranging courier services for colleagues when required.
– Maintaining stationery and general office supplies – conducting regular stock checks.
– Supporting internal meetings, arranging dates, circulating agendas and papers when directed.
– Assisting the Finance team in preparing and processing expense claims and purchase orders.
– Providing support to the Procurement Manager, including maintaining databases and scheduling training.
– Managing the main enquiries inbox and answering all e-mails in a timely manner.
Essential Skills:
– Educated to HND level
– Commitment and desire to study towards relevant business administration qualifications.
– Able to work calmly and efficiently whilst under pressure.
– Able to produce quality work with excellent attention to detail.
– Able to take personal responsibility and accountability.
– At ease with technology and willing to learn.
– Microsoft Office experience in an educational or vocational environment.
Desirable Skills:
– HND (relevant business field)
– Degree
– Customer service experience.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.



