263 Support Functions jobs in the United Kingdom

Business Support Administrator
Location: Council Offices, Nottingham, NG9 1AB
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.84 per hour 
Job Ref: OR13383
 
Job Responsibilities
This role involves providing essential support to various departments within the Council. Responsibilities include:

• p>Opening and distributing post.

• Answering calls from the public.

• Processing applications.

• Arranging interviews.

• Paying invoices.

• Updating systems and processes.

Person Specifications
We are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Experience in Administration and Customer Service.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Package.

• Ability to work effectively within a team.

• Sensitivity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• A flexible, “can do” attitude.

• Capability to represent our “GREAT” values and behaviors.

Note: Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal interview.
 
 
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Job Title : Business Support Administrator

Salary : 24,000 per annum

Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

HF Group is one of the UK's leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering high-quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls. With a legacy spanning over 3 centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business.

Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Aberdeen, providing services to clients across both public and private sectors throughout the UK.

About the Role:

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Business Support Administrator to join our Fire & Security division in Edinburgh. If you are organised, proactive and able to provide excellent customer service, we want to hear from you.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualification's Required:

• Proven experience in an administrative or office support role
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Minimum National 5 Level of Education

In Return We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Death in Service Scheme
• Private Medical Care
• Critical Illness Cover
• Perkbox Subscriptions

Additional Information:

Applications close on Friday, 3rd October 2025 , if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. (Previous candidates need not apply)

HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrator, Administration Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Business Administrator, Support Administrator, Office Coordinator, Clerk, Business Administrator may also be considered.

We are seeking a highly organised Business Support Administrator to join a fantastic organisation on a part-time basis . The Business Support Administrator will pay a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day business operations.

20 hours per week across 5 days - flexible start and finish times available with the option to work from home on a Friday. Full time equivalent salary is 28,000 - 29,000 per annum.

Benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave, increasing with length of service
• Gym and retail discounts
• Private health and travel insurance
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Life assurance and income protection
• Personal development programme

As the Business Support Administrator , you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the directors with weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Manage billing administration.
• Providing support to credit control; liaising with clients and following up on outstanding balances.
• Manage inventory, overseeing the ordering of office equipment and stock.
• Producing customer quotes.
• Support general office administration.
• Assisting with procurement administration.
• Handling incoming calls and emails.

The successful Business Support Administrator will have the following related skills / experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative, finance or office support role.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Confident working with numbers and reports.

About Us

Connect2Kent provides a managed service across all sectors providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into Kent County Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

Provide an administrative support service to the operations manager and centre/home, to support the young people residing at Centre/home.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Produce all types of work processing on behalf of the line manager and other staff and tracking responses.
• Act as the main point of contact for the unit, investigating complex queries and simple complaints, assessing the nature of calls/emails, referring them to the appropriate person without referral to the line manager where possible.
• Develop, maintain and monitor all office systems, including database and filing systems.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings on behalf of the line manager and other staff with unit.
• Arrange and coordinate appointments for the service users, including booking health appointments and interpreters.
• Administer personnel procedures on behalf of the line manager/team.
• Support managers and support staff with client care issues, including transport for clients, taking and recording referrals.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Officer administration experience
• Experience of drafting correspondence
• Experience of working with a social care environment
• Computer literacy
• Ability or organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to take accurate notes and minutes.
• Commitment to equalities.

Benefits

• No weekend working. 37 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00

APPLY NOW!

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Business Support Administrator - Vending Sevices - Epsom, Surrey 3000 plus 3500 London Weighting up to 6 months contract

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Business Support Administrator for an instant vending services business based in Epsom, Surrey on a contract basis up to 6 months.

This is an exciting time to join this international business as they are going through a period of natural growth.

The role will require someone to be proficient with MS Office and have a positive can do attitude. The role is varied and will include helping organise company events in addition to administrative tasks.

The salary on offer is 3000 plus 3500 London weighting allowance pro rata for 6 months for this immediate start.

Business Support Administrator - Vending Sevices - Epsom, Surrey 3000 plus 3500 London Weighting

Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Business Support Administrator for an instant vending services business based in Epsom, Surrey.

This is an exciting time to join this international business as they are going through a period of natural growth.

The role will require someone to be proficient with MS Office and have a positive can do attitude. The role is varied and will include helping organise company events in addition to administrative tasks.

The salary on offer is 3000 plus 3500 London weighting allowance for this immediate start.

The Role - Business Support Administrator

Location: Glasgow City Centre
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Office Angels are delighted to be partnering with one of our long-standing clients to support the growth of their business support team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, combining strong administrative skills with hands-on finance support. The role provides wide-ranging finance, business and administration support.

Our client operates within a project management environment in the construction sector, helping clients deliver new builds and refurbishment projects with a focus on value for money and sustainability. You'll be joining a small, collaborative team in a fast-paced setting, where strategic thinking and teamwork are key. This role sits within the business support function and plays a vital part in the smooth running of operations.

What's in it for you?

• Join a small, dedicated team of friendly professionals
• Income Protection Insurance
• Death in Service Benefit
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Work in a modern office in the heart of Glasgow City Centre

Key Responsibilities

Business Support Duties:

• Supporting communication and marketing tasks, including updating social media platforms
• Providing support to the board and management team
• Supporting facilities, health & safety, and environmental responsibilities
• Maintaining the Quality Management System (e.g. document register, templates)
• Liaising with clients and external suppliers regarding marketing and other events
• To support IT related administration, including liaison with our ICT partner to manage day to day service matters as well as maintaining and updating records
• Meeting visitors to the office and managing room bookings. Maintaining office supplies.

Finance Duties:

• Daily processing of purchase invoices and raising and issuing of sales invoices to clients.
• Creating quotes and purchase orders to manage project commissions
• Undertaking credit control tasks which may involve speaking with clients regarding overdue payments
• Preparation of payment runs
• Resolving finance-related queries
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial activities
• Providing support to the audit team
• Payment Reconciliations

What We're Looking For

• Accounts processing experience is preferred but not essential - training will be provided
• Ideal for candidates with strong administrative experience who are keen to develop their finance skills
• Experience with Xero or similar finance software (desirable but not required)
• A professional and positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently
• Highly organised with strong multitasking abilities
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• A team player committed to delivering excellent service
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a finance-focused role

How to Apply

If you have the experience and qualities we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV to apply.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector?Due to continued growth, the Hyde Group has a vacancy for a Business Support Apprentice working in our document management team at our Stalybridge site.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Oil & Gas sectors.

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our rapid growth plans, and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive, and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays along with a fantastic benefits package.

As a document management Apprentice, you will be working within an existing team dealing will the first line support and supporting other team members.

The right candidate will be able to work as part of a team and happy to work independently.

Main Duties

• Dealing with support requests for a new business application via the Help desk and supporting via phone and sometimes face to face.

• Provide support on current and future projects.

• Help provide training to all document management users.

Essential Requirements

• Awareness of IT systems.

• Genuine interest in working in an office environment.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Positive, friendly, and focussed attitude.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work closely as a part of a team and individually as necessary.

• Great attitude towards learning and developing.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

• Purpose built sites with free parking.

• Discounted gym membership and High Street Retail discounts.

• Excellent career development opportunities available.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently underrepresented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.

If this sounds like the ideal career opportunity for you then we would love to hear from you.

Salary: £25,000 – £7,000 per annum | Full-Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits

Are you a highly organised and people-focused administrator who thrives in a professional environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected accountancy firm based in the heart of the city centre, offering stability, career progression, and a welcoming team culture.

The Role:

As part of the Business Support team, you’ll be the face of the firm – providing exceptional front of house service, supporting colleagues across departments, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Your role will be varied and engaging, covering both reception and administration duties, with plenty of opportunities to build strong client and team relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• p>Acting as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a professional welcome.

• Managing reception services, meeting room bookings, and visitor logs.

• Preparing refreshments and ensuring meeting spaces are well-presented.

• Handling incoming calls, post, and email correspondence.

• Providing administrative support across departments including filing, scanning, and document preparation.

• Liaising with clients and colleagues across Norwich and Cromer offices.

• Coordinating diaries, appointments, and meetings.

• Maintaining accurate records and handling information with discretion.

The Candidate:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional, and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.

• Highly organised with strong time management skills.

• Accurate with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems.

• A strong communicator, both written and verbal.

• Experienced in administration – ideally within professional services (though not essential).

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Why Join?

• Competitive salary of £25,000 – 7,000 per annum.

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• Full-time, permanent role with long-term career prospects.

• Central city location, easily accessible by public transport.

• Supportive and collaborative working culture.

• Great benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a highly regarded accountancy practice where your contribution will make a real difference.