At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate operations and enhance business support for our Cambridge site.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading organisation focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture that values fresh ideas and leadership development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in managing multiple priorities.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42500 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-focused Business Support Manager to strengthen operational effectiveness across our Cambridge site. You will act as the central point of coordination for the onsite management team, leading operational support and projects to ensure flawless delivery, excellent communication flow, and precise and consistent delivery of business administration.
What you’ll be doing:
- Acting as the central coordination point and owner of administrative excellence across the team and for the customer
- Driving best practice standards while building strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Leading on meeting management, communications, documentation, and day-to-day operations
- Delivering a first-class onboarding experience and supporting key people processes
- Continuously improving systems, workflows, and tools to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Identifying, proposing, and leading cross‑functional projects with structure, clarity, and strong follow‑through
- Representing the team with professionalism, credibility, and a solutions‑focused mindset
What you’ll bring:
- A highly proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership
- Strong capability to manage multiple priorities, particularly in a fast‑changing environment
- Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and prioritisation skills, even under pressure
- Proven experience delivering high‑quality meeting management and action tracking
- Advanced MS Office skills, with confidence using AI and modern digital administrative tools
- Leadership capability or experience, with the ability to support and develop junior talent (e.g. apprentices)
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a highly visible role, make a tangible impact, and bring fresh energy to how we support our leadership team. You’ll be instrumental in shaping and elevating business support, driving efficiency, and enabling success across the organisation.
Benefits package:
- 25 days annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday
- Competitive pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Business Support Manager in Cambourne employer: Avantor
Avantor is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Cambridge, where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, a strong focus on professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research while ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards. With a culture that values attention to detail and teamwork, Avantor fosters a supportive atmosphere for growth and collaboration.
