Business Administration
- Derby
- Nuclear
Are you a highly organized and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment? Do you love organising people and tasks, and providing a great service to a diverse and successful team? We are seeking a Business Support Administrator to join our Nuclear team in Derby. This office-based role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of our office and providing essential support to our consultants and management team.
The Business Support function assists consultancy teams working on critical nuclear programmes, including the UK submarine programme, the existing nuclear generation fleet, decommissioning projects, and high-integrity structures for new nuclear facilities. Our growing Nuclear team in Derby currently has more than 100 employees across various disciplines and roles.
Responsibilities:
As a Business Support Administrator, you'll be the first point of contact for managing incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate team members. You'll greet and assist visitors, ensuring they feel welcome and are directed appropriately. Your role will involve keeping track of office supplies, ordering what’s needed, and organising meetings, including booking rooms and arranging catering.
You'll handle expense reports and maintain office records, ensuring everything is up to date. Providing administrative support to the leadership team will be a key part of your role, including managing their calendars and emails. Ensuring all visitors and staff have the necessary security clearances will also be part of your responsibilities.
Essential Requirements:
- Educated to GCSE level including English and Maths.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Your Purpose:
- Detail Orientation: You’ll love maintaining accurate records and manage systems efficiently.
- Proactivity: You’ll be a self-starter, with a proactive approach to tasks and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Relationship Building: With strong interpersonal skills, you’ll take pride in fostering positive interactions with team members and visitors.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle various tasks and support different aspects of office management, always looking for ways to make things better.
- Organisational Skills: Effective management of digital calendars, emails, and office supplies to ensure smooth operations.
- Previous experience in an administrative or business support role is advantageous.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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