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Neilson Financial Services
Neilson Financial Services

Business Support Officer

United Kingdom On-site 2-5 yrs exp
Front Of HouseReception DutiesFacilities AdministrationGeneral AdministrationProfessional Communication

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in a varied front-of-house role involving reception, facilities, and general administration, ideally in a fast-paced and flexible environment. They should communicate professionally in person and by phone, multitask accurately, stay organised, and have intermediate skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Job Description

Business Support Officer (Part time 25 hours per week)

Position Summary

The Business Support Officer acts as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, clients and suppliers and is tasked with maintaining a professional, welcoming image of Neilson Financial Services as a company.

It is imperative that this person is well presented and has outstanding communication skills in order to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. This person works with integrity and is trusted to manage confidential tasks. This employee should have excellent multi-tasking and prioritisation ability to react positively to conflicting demands and requests. They are seen to be a positive, personable professional; adaptable and flexible to handle administrative tasks as well as more complex administration assistance to teams across all levels of the business.

Pre-requisite Knowledge & Skills

  • Previous experience in a varied front of house role dealing with receptionist duties, facilities, and general administrative functions

  • Proven ability to interact over the telephone and face-to-face in a clear and professional manner

  • Background of working in a fast paced, flexible and challenging environment

  • Ability to multitask effectively

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Intermediate PC, Word, Outlook and Excel skills

  • Excellent organisation skills

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Managing and maintaining a clean and tidy area at all times

  • Acting as first point of contact for all external customers, clients and providers; directing enquiries efficiently to the correct department

  • Represent a positive, optimistic and enthusiastic ambassador for the business

  • Maintain cleanliness of all meeting rooms, ensuring clean and tidy morning and evening daily

  • Replenish supplies in kitchen and ensure stock ordered as required.

  • Support adhoc projects for various departments as and when required

  • Provide assistance to the on boarding process for any new starters joining the business as required. Including training material preparation and collation, security access passes, workstation assessments and desk preparation

  • Assist event planning incentives, sales drives and Social calendar activity

  • Look to improve any process or procedures where required to increase efficiency

  • Booking meetings as and when required and arranging refreshments or catering for events using agreed suppliers

  • Manage all administrative tasks effectively and efficiently within required timeframes

  • Update and maintain master security log including parking allocations, security pass ID and leavers deactivation

What’s in it for you?

  • Exceptional training – giving you all the tools to succeed throughout your NFS career!

  • We work hard but we know how to have fun too; we have regular theme days and charity events for all to enjoy.

  • Life Assurance from day 1 so you are protected too

  • Employee Assistance Programme to help and support with life stuff!

  • We have plenty of local discounts for coffee outlets, restaurants, cinemas, gyms and more

  • Free fruit, Flu Vaccinations, Cycle to work scheme, Eye Test/Glasses Vouchers, looking after your well-being!

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  • Pension & 23 days holiday

  • Hours - Monday to Friday. Part time 25 hours per week

At Neilson, we’re dedicated to helping families secure financial protection for their loved ones with a range of life insurance options. We have evolved from our origins in the UK, where the business was launched in 2012, to become an award-winning international operation and leader in the global life insurance market. Today, we have offices in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and Australia.


If you are passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment and you want to be a part of a high performing team, we would love to hear from you!

Skills

Front Of HouseReception DutiesFacilities AdministrationGeneral AdministrationProfessional CommunicationCustomer ServiceMultitaskingPrioritisationAccuracy And Attention To DetailOrganisationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMeeting And Event CoordinationOnboarding SupportConfidentiality