Business Support Officer
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- Scotland,Midlothian
- Full Time, Temporary
- £18.13 per hour, inc benefits
Job Description:
Business Support Officer
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £33,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 July 2026
Start Date: Immediate
Reed is recruiting on behalf of a well-established innovation and commercial organisation associated with a leading academic institution in Edinburgh. Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative and operational support within a fast-paced professional environment.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on role supporting several internal teams. You will be central to the smooth running of daily operations, assisting with coordination, administration, and project support across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide comprehensive administrative support across multiple departments
*Coordinate meetings, travel, accommodation, events and catering
*Raise purchase orders and support onboarding and induction processes
*Assist with funding applications and related project administration
*Support due diligence checks and assist with contract administration
*Act as first point of contact for CRM/database updates and queries
*Maintain guidance documents, reports and dashboards
*Manage agendas, record actions and track follow-ups from meetings
*Effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced administrator with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, customer-focused approach.
Essential:
*At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative or business support role
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Confident using Microsoft Office and internal systems/databases
*Good numerical skills and strong organisational ability
*Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
Desirable:
*Experience supporting finance or operational processes
*Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system
If you have the necessary experience and think the role is for you, please apply now or contact Robbie Telfer @ Reed Edinburgh Office
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £33,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 July 2026
Start Date: Immediate
Reed is recruiting on behalf of a well-established innovation and commercial organisation associated with a leading academic institution in Edinburgh. Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative and operational support within a fast-paced professional environment.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on role supporting several internal teams. You will be central to the smooth running of daily operations, assisting with coordination, administration, and project support across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide comprehensive administrative support across multiple departments
*Coordinate meetings, travel, accommodation, events and catering
*Raise purchase orders and support onboarding and induction processes
*Assist with funding applications and related project administration
*Support due diligence checks and assist with contract administration
*Act as first point of contact for CRM/database updates and queries
*Maintain guidance documents, reports and dashboards
*Manage agendas, record actions and track follow-ups from meetings
*Effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced administrator with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, customer-focused approach.
Essential:
*At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative or business support role
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Confident using Microsoft Office and internal systems/databases
*Good numerical skills and strong organisational ability
*Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
Desirable:
*Experience supporting finance or operational processes
*Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system
If you have the necessary experience and think the role is for you, please apply now or contact Robbie Telfer @ Reed Edinburgh Office
Job number 3720863
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