Business Support Assistant

Business Support Assistant
Location: On-site, Theale (Reading)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 DOE

I'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.

Candidate Profile

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.