business support assistant

The is a full-time post, working in our city centre office where you'll report to the facilities manager.

The duties for this office-based role include -

• Greeting and welcoming clients and visitors with a professional and friendly demeanor.


• Answering and forwarding calls and email enquiries, and managing the general mailbox


• Servicinging meeting rooms to an agreed standard, including maintaining the centralised diary and arranging catering when required


• Ensuring that health and safety, hygiene, and hospitality resources are well-maintained and readily available


• Maintaining relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers


• Overseeing a fully trained team of fire wardens and first aid personnel, and manage emergency contact data


• Handling general administrative tasks, such as travel and booking arrangements and stationary inventory


You'll also support the HR team with tasks such as recording absences, training trackers and staff inductions, as well as providing support for firm-wide initatives.

We are looking for an all-rounder, someone who can demonstrate -

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Confidence using Microsoft Outlook and Windows Office


• You'll have a well organised approach, all the while maintaining a keen eye for detail and presentation


For this role, our ideal candidate will have a full, UK driving licence, though this isn't essential.

You'll also be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and will work well in a team.

This video marks three decades of Ledingham Chalmers and explores our heritage, culture and what happens next, including our ambitious growth plans.

A central part of our approach is our core values, which guide how we work with each other, and our clients.

And now we're looking for a business support assistant who'll champion those values and be one of those all-important first points of contact.

There are excellent prospects at Ledingham Chalmers for personal development, training, and progression in a supportive environment.

Importantly too, this post comes with an attractive remuneration and holiday package as well as other bonuses, subject to qualifying conditions, and an additional day off on top of holiday entitlement for your birthday.

Joining our team is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced and friendly professionals and become a valuable member of a thriving firm. Our growth plans depend on having the right team in place, and your contribution can be instrumental to our success