Business Support Administrator

Business Support Administrator
Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8LD
Compensation: £22,000 + Benefits
Full Time / Permanent Position
SF39034

About the role

Here at Babcock International we are recruiting for a Business Support Administrator to join the team.

As a Business Support Administrator, you will provide professional and efficient administration support to the Business Support Manager and Line managers (where necessary) enabling the efficient running of the business and individual departments. You will also provide cover for the front of house reception service and act as the first point of contact for all Babcock Vehicle Engineering visitors, at various times. You will further build good internal relationships and work with individuals at all levels within a large business, from shop floor staff to Directors.

Other responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining the security spreadsheet for new starters, and leavers as well as any clearances that are expiring and will therefore need reviewing. You will also comply and contribute to the effective implementation of ISO business standards and internal business processes and policies. You will further provide administration support for health surveillance bookings and directly support the completion of certain health surveillance tasks where competence requirements allow.

What do I need to do the role?

You will have experience of working in a busy reception environment, and in an office administration role supporting all areas of a business.

You will also have strong IT Skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.

We would also like you to have the following:

• The ability to develop and maintain good internal relationships and work with individuals at all levels within a large business, from shop floor staff to Directors.
• The ability to act as a credible representative of the company to external parties, and work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results.
• The ability to work effectively as a part of a team to achieve desired results.
• Experience of working in an automotive / engineering environment is desirable, but not essential.

Lastly, you will need excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

What else do I need to know?

• Working hours are 37.5 per week Monday to Thursday 8.30 until 17.00 with an early finish of 14.00 on Fridays.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview

What a role with Babcock offers?

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance
• Share ownership scheme
• Access to make a difference for a sustainable environment for future
• A tailored personal development and training programme.
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

We are committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You will benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please visit our website.

Application Guidance

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure we're compliant with the latest government advice. We are striving to protect both our current and future employees by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we face.

To find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants please visit our website.

All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once you've completed this you'll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our careers page.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Closing date: 24th January 2022