Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is working with a financial services startup firm to recruit a Business Administrator to join their newly established business based in Newcastle. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing function from its earliest stages, helping to shape ways of working and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture. You will be responsible for providing support for the investment team including managing diaries, travel logistics and getting involved in ad hoc projects.
All applicants must have minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree.
Skills/Experience:
Minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree from a Russell Group university (or international equivalent), supported by strong academic achievement.
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar business support or administrative role.
Proficient IT and administrative skills, including advanced abilities in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience handling sensitive information with tact and professionalism.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive progress toward deadlines.
High attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities.
The confidence and ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate the needs of stakeholders.
Top level verbal and written communication skills.
A strong team player with a positive work ethic.
Ability to work within a variety of teams across the wider Business Administration function.
Core Responsibilities:
Managing diaries and maintaining oversight of stakeholder schedules.
Organising meetings, handling logistics and supporting preparation activities.
Assisting in the production and formatting of presentation materials.
Screening calls, monitoring correspondence and coordinating conference calls.
Building effective working relationships across departments, always demonstrating a professional and approachable manner.
Coordinating comprehensive business travel arrangements, including transport, accommodation and itineraries.
Supporting the planning and delivery of firmwide events.
Undertaking ad hoc administrative tasks, research assignments and record-keeping.
Working closely with colleagues across the wider Business Administration and Executive Assistant teams to deliver seamless support.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16315
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Client support
Provide essential support to clients by scheduling meetings, preparing presentations and responding to enquiries. Always deliver excellent customer service, ensuring clients receive timely assistance and high-quality support throughout their engagement with the company.
Communication
To interact with leads and deal with enquiries from clients, acting as a bridge between consultants, clients and other staff members. The assistant manages emails, phone calls and schedules meetings to move the client to the next stage. They ensure effective communication flows within the business.
Document Control
Organise, maintain and update both physical and digital documents, ensuring documents are stored securely but remain easily accessible, while always maintaining confidentiality. Make sure all relevant paperwork is correctly saved on the server and filing system if necessary. Set up folders for new clients and ensure all required documentation is available for Metrick staff.
General daily tasks
Complete day-to-day administrative duties, including posting, filing, printing, scanning, answering phone calls, emailing, booking and other routine tasks that support the smooth running of the office.
Database Management
Support the maintenance and updating of internal databases, with a primary focus on managing the grant database for our app. This includes adding new grants, updating existing entries, ensuring all information is correctly formatted and removing or hiding any grants that have closed so they are no longer visible on the app. Ensure the data is correct, consistent and user-friendly so clients can easily find and access the grants they are entitled to through the app.
Meetings
Prepare agendas for meetings, take accurate minutes and distribute required documents afterwards. Book all internal and external meetings and ensure all necessary paperwork is prepared in advance.
Research Support
Conduct research to identify new grants and extract relevant information from grant newsletters and other sources, then add the gathered data to the company’s grant database. Support ongoing projects and client requirements by keeping the Metrick team informed of new funding opportunities.
Training and Development
Participate in training sessions to develop business administration skills. Undertake any required learning to progress through the apprenticeship framework.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Update and maintain client records in the CRM system (HubSpot). Support the team in tracking client interactions and follow-ups.
Grant Support & Networking
Assist with grant applications by gathering required information, completing initial drafts and supporting the submission process. Conduct tailored grant searches for clients to identify suitable funding opportunities. Attend networking events, both online and in person, to build relationships, promote the company and stay informed about new industry developments.
Driver's licence (preferable).Training:Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard which includes:
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Via your ITEC tutor and on-the-job training, you'll get the opportunity to learn:
IT
Record and document production
Decision-making
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Quality
Planning and organisation
Project management
Relevant regulation
Policies
External environment factor
Training Outcome:Possibility of a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Metrick specialises in grant searches, grant applications and ECO4 residential upgrades.Working Hours :Monday - Friday (exact hours to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Red Bus Nursery really value and take care of the staff team and work so well together, supporting each other and helping where they can. They are very focused on quality but are also very relaxed and love to have fun.The Role:
To meet the obligations of a key person to children, evidencing child development progress and to effectively communicate this to parents or carers. Build close relationships with the parents and carers of key children.
To assist in the deliver the EYFS and provide evidence you are meeting your commitment to it and Ofsted and follow accurately Red Bus policies and procedures.
To commit to the safeguarding and protection of children and an ongoing culture of vigilance, clearly understanding appropriate action to take in the event of a potential safeguarding or child protection issue.
To go about your work in a happy and positive way ensuring every child receives a positive and warm reception that makes each child feel special.
To support other team members and the nursery as a whole as required, communicating effectively and highlighting anything that could be improved for children or the team.
What we offer you as an Early Years Apprentice;
Competitive salary - £8ph on appointment increasing to £9ph after 12 week competency check
A management team who listen and support and who importantly value the work our staff do in these important roles
Amazing environment for you and the children ! Fully resourced, continually changing, very much fun!
Significant learning and development opportunities for you to train and achieve your goals
A growing company with many career opportunities
Up to 25 days holiday + 3 days paid time off over Christmas plus 8 bank holidays = up to 36 days off per year ! (pro-rata for part time hours)
Lovely uniform based on what the staff like, multiple options for indoors and outdoors and plenty of it
Easy parking
Company & staff events
Pension
Discounted childcare
Employee Assistance Programme and access to a virtual GP
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:Promotion to a Room Lead/ Assistant Room Manager/ Room Manager.Employer Description:Located on a quiet, leafy street just a few minutes from a main road to Bristol, our newest setting in Flax Bourton embraces nature inside and out. Flax Bourton have been graded as ‘Outstanding’ during inspections from OFSTED. Located in North Somerset, minutes away from Long Ashton as well as serving areas such as Nailsea, Backwell, Failand, Yatton, Congresbury, Chew Valley, Dundry and more. There is also easy access from areas of South Bristol such as Southville and Bedminster!Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 40 hours over 4.5 days. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Team working....Read more...
Red Bus Nursery really value and take care of the staff team and work so well together, supporting each other and helping where they can. They are very focused on quality but are also very relaxed and love to have fun.The Role• To meet the obligations of a key person to children, evidencing child development progress and to effectively communicate this to parents or carers. Build close relationships with the parents and carers of key children. • To assist in the deliver the EYFS and provide evidence you are meeting your commitment to it and Ofsted and follow accurately Red Bus policies and procedures. • To commit to the safeguarding and protection of children and an ongoing culture of vigilance, clearly understanding appropriate action to take in the event of a potential safeguarding or child protection issue.• To go about your work in a happy and positive way ensuring every child receives a positive and warm reception that makes each child feel special.• To support other team members and the nursery as a whole as required, communicating effectively and highlighting anything that could be improved for children or the team.What we offer you as an Early Years Apprentice;· competitive salary - £8ph on appointment increasing to £9ph after 12 week competency check · a management team who listen and support and who importantly value the work our staff do in these important roles· amazing environment for you and the children ! Fully resourced, continually changing, very much fun!· significant learning and development opportunities for you to train and achieve your goals;· a growing company with many career opportunities· up to 25 days holiday + 3 days paid time off over Christmas plus 8 bank holidays = up to 36 days off per year ! (pro-rata for part time hours)· lovely uniform based on what the staff like, multiple options for indoors and outdoors and plenty of it· easy parking· company & staff events· pension· discounted childcare· Employee Assistance Programme and access to a virtual GPTraining:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:Promotion to a Room Lead/ Assistant Room Manager/ Room ManagerEmployer Description:Located on the edge of Blaise Castle Estate, Coombe Dingle was our first setting in Bristol - providing high quality care and amazing resources for ages 3 months to 5 years. Coombe Dingle have been graded as ‘Outstanding’ during inspections from OFSTED. Based in North Bristol, serving the areas of Sea Mills, Shirehampton, Lawrence Weston, Westbury-on-Trym, Stoke Bishop and more. The Portway and M5 are also only a few moment's drive away!Working Hours :Monday -Friday, 40 hours over 4.5 days, shifts TBC.Skills: Communication Skills,Creative,Friendly,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Team working....Read more...
On a normal working day:
You will complete business support tasks, such as managing email inboxes and responding to emails, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, answering phone calls and attending meetings.
You may be asked to book rooms or help plan events.
You will be office-based or off-site at an event.
You will be involved in onboarding/recruiting Apprentices and Work Experience students.
You will need to have excellent time management and communication skills.
You must also be willing to travel (expenses will be paid between sites).
You will be working within your team and other teams across the trust, providing customer service skills.
You will work with a range of people, talk to, and interact with staff at all levels.
You will also develop the skills that will allow you to deliver accurate and effective administrative support to colleagues within the Education and Apprenticeship Team.
Training:
Your apprenticeship will take place in the workplace.
You will be expected to take part in online training and meet with your assessor.
You will be given time each week to complete your apprenticeship in work time.
You will have the support of the team to complete your apprenticeship.
Training Outcome:At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be employed by the trust as a Band 2 Admin Assistant, with the opportunity to apply for other relevant Band 3 posts in the trust.Employer Description:At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘excellent care, everywhere' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. In the meantime make sure to check out equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing.Working Hours :Monday - Friday between 9am-5pm, but able to consider flexible working requests. There will also be an opportunity to work from home.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Compassionate....Read more...
Are you an experienced Customer Service Administrator, Office Manager, Administrator, Member Services Coordinator, Repairs Planner, Assets Officer, or Housing Officer? Can you take ownership of administrative process whilst supporting customers and building relationships? If this description fits, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Member Services. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to support departments heads to ensure outstanding customer services are provided to customer and supply chain partners. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting members; drafting, sending, tracking & chasing new membership packs, as well as member reviews packs for existing members; compiling management, operational, and supply chain reports; the identification of potential new members as well as competitor analysis; attending member and operational meetings; spend monitoring; attending conferences and events; drafting social media content and managing bulk email communications; maintaining audit files; taking ownership of the accounts of smaller members; supporting contract pack creating; and identifying additional opportunities with which to support members.BackgroundThe role would suit someone looking for their first career move following their first job, and/or someone looking for an organisation with a defined career path. Well-trodden paths into this role include:
Customer Services / Account Management – A successful track record in Customer Services, looking after customer accounts, building relationships, and promoting services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Administrator/Executive Assistant – Experience in taking responsibility of the smooth running of office processes and documentation to provide a seamless and efficient customer experience.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach with a background in customer services or account management.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks concurrently and experience of having worked in a busy environment.
The ability to engage with prospective customers in a face-to-face capacity at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Strong MS Office skills.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services, construction, and/or property asset management.
A base understanding of procurement
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous attention to detail & record keeping. This role is hybrid based, with some time spent in an office in London, some time working from home. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interviews are available now, so please apply without delay to secure your slot!
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
