Business Support Officer

Job Description

On behalf of this leading Chemical Distribution company, we are looking for a Business Support Officer to take ownership of the management of the office area and ensuring compliance with regulations as well as collaborating with the business departmentsto support where needed.This Business Support Officer role will see you working for a global distributor of speciality chemicals. This leading company distributes an extensive portfolio into a range of application areas, including Personal care, Household, Institutional and Industrialcare, and Pharmaceuticals. Working with industry-leading manufacturers, they act as a synergistic link between their suppliers and customers.As a Business Support Officer, you will need to be personable, enthusiastic, and well organised. Previous experience of working at Board level is also required.WHAT THEY OFFER:* Job type: Full-time / Permanent (Part-time on a Job Share bases will also be considered)* Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits (see below)* Location: Head Office based - Leeds City CentreWork-life balance: Leeds city centre location with excellent public transport links, work-from-home options, Family friendly and flexible working hours, holiday allowance - 23 days on starting plus UK Bank holidays, companywide bonus scheme, casual dress Fridays.Health & wellbeing: Free standard eye tests, family healthcare/private medical scheme, open plan office with free fruit, tea, coffee and juice, free counselling app for all employees.Career progression: Study support and study leave for professional qualifications, excellent and genuine career progression opportunities.Community and volunteering: A chance to be involved in the companys CSR initiative, the STEM programme, volunteering with kids in schools, volunteer paid time off - 2 days per year.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProviding Support to Board of Directors:* Coordination of calendars, meetings and ensure facilities are ready and appropriate.* Attend and minute meetings, ensure information is managed as appropriate with complete confidentiality assured.* Support the company boards with any scheduling and travel arrangements where requested.* Assist in organising company events where required along with any other duties as required.Office Management:* Ensure office environment is maintained to a satisfactorily high standard.* Maintain cleaning regimes and security arrangements.* Welcome and induct visitors to site as appropriate.* Ensure coordination of inbound correspondence to the business (phones, group email inboxes, mail).* Support other departments on business-critical processes where necessary.Site Safety, Environmental & Quality:* Hazard awareness and reporting into appropriate systems* Support management teams in ensuring administrative progress and close out of complaints* Logging and reporting to ensure close out of corrective measures.* Ensure site maintenance regime upheld - PAT testing, light drains, Fire extinguisher maintenance.* Risk Assessments review and updating with support from QSHE Manager.* Ensure adequate cover of fire marshals and first aid cover. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:* Previous experience of working in an business support / office management / executive assistant role is essential* You will be accustomed to handling board/executive assistance duties* MS Office skills & good IT literacy* Excellent communication and organisational skills* Attention to detail* My Compliance software would be useful* Ideally you will have basic risk assessment skills* Full UK Driving Licence also desirablePlease apply with an up-to-date CV.Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location.Unfortunately, due to the high numbers of CV`s we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback to applicants who have not been successful. You will be informed as to the outcome of your application as soon as possible if you have been unsuccessful onthis occasion.Key Appointments UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposesonly.We often work with third parties who may contact you about this role. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments