Business Support Executive

Acs Staffing Solutions
Ashford, United Kingdom
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 35K

Job location

Ashford, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

  • Provide comprehensive diary and schedule management, coordinating complex appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the Country Manager, handling calls, emails, and written correspondence with the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.
  • Support day-to-day administrative duties including expense management, file organisation, and document handling.
  • Organise and coordinate internal meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action points.
  • Plan and book corporate travel and accommodation, creating detailed travel packs where required.
  • Manage and maintain the Country Manager's inbox, prioritising communications and supporting informed, streamlined decision-making.
  • Assist in the creation and submission of Board and Financial reports and support the organisation of major business events.
  • Liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
  • Provide content support for business media activities, including drafting and scheduling professional posts on platforms like LinkedIn.
  • Assist in planning team and company-wide events, and act as point-of-contact for visitors.
  • Provide occasional PA cover to the Managing Director, including during leave periods.
  • Travel occasionally to other UK sites as required.
  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and office efficiency.

Requirements

This role requires a proactive, exceptionally organised individual with proven experience supporting senior leadership, ideally within a fast-paced, client-focused industry., * Proven experience in a Business Support or Executive Assistant role, supporting senior-level stakeholders.

  • Highly proficient in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact across all levels of an organisation.
  • Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Discretion and a professional approach to handling confidential information.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Benefits & conditions

  • 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Dental care (after qualifying period)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Complimentary tea & coffee

About the company

Our client, a leading organisation operating within the high-tech logistics sector, is seeking a Business Support Executive to provide high-level support to their Country Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where precision, confidentiality, and initiative are key. Operating at the forefront of supply chain innovation, the company is involved in critical final-mile delivery services for technical and medical sectors. They are known for their commitment to operational excellence, professional integrity, and employee development.

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