Business Support Administrator

· Supporting internal clients with organising meetings, travel requirements and
ad hoc requests
· Supporting the Business Support team, nationally, to organise
accommodation, vehicle hire, timesheets/expenses, especially during busy
periods
· Work alongside the Logistics team to support them with ad hoc requests
· Provide support to raise purchase orders and process invoices for internal and
external projects
· Ensure post/couriers are managed in a timely manner
· Assist with the management of centralised systems within the organisation e.g.
processing of data whilst working towards NetZero
· Assist the Business Support Senior Manager with organising and minute
taking at meetings.

We are seeking an experienced, organised Administrator to join the Wessex Archaeology Business Support Team in our Salisbury/Amesbury office, supporting our internal clients, and acting as first point of contact for external stakeholders. The role will involve general administrative duties and customer service support to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. The successful applicant should have an excellent telephone manner, able to organise and prioritise their own workload, with the ability to build relationships to work in a team to deliver on requests received into a central Inbox, but also work independently.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a busy office and looking to further develop their skills and experience. You will be a proactive individual who enjoys a varied workload, has excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. The role will include various administrative support and key tasks outlined below, · Previous experience of working collaboratively in an administrative role.
· Confident in using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, and
Teams
· Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent including Maths and English
· Ability to build strong working relationships

Desirable:
· Relevant administrative qualification e.g. secretarial qualification, NVQ
Business Administration qualification,
· Experience of using Microsoft 365 tools e.g. To do and planner. (Training will
be provided if required)
· Previous experience of minute taking

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology is a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment - above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector, and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you'll have an opportunity to access a variety of fascinating and high-profile projects and develop your skills and knowledge along the way.

• 22 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays rising to 27 after 5 years

of continuous service.

• Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year.


• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Wessex Archaeology employer pension

contribution 6.5%.

• Life assurance scheme of three times your basic salary.


Wellbeing and family-friendly benefits

• Our maternity, adoption and shared parental pay is 100% for 12 weeks, 90%

for 21 weeks and 6 weeks statutory, day 1 eligibility.

• Enhanced paternity leave, up to 4 weeks from day 1.


• 5 days of carers leave.


• Paid sick leave from the start of a contract, with the number of days dependent

on length of service.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable.


• Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free and confidential

service in the form of counselling and assistance in areas such as health and
stress.

• AIG SmartHealth - round-the-clock support for you and your family.


Sustainability and other benefits

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.


• Bike2Work scheme.


• 100% Professional membership costs reimbursed.


• High-quality personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.


• Free transport from regional offices to sites.


• Time in lieu or paid time for drivers.


• Subsistence allowance.