Business Support Officer

Kanz is partnering with Great British Energy - Nuclear to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritise individuals coming from all walks of life.

Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK’s energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.

As a Business Support Officer, you will play a significant role in enabling the efficient day-to-day running of activities within a complex programme environment. You will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support, including diary coordination, meeting logistics, document management, and general team support. You will also assist with preparing meeting materials and supporting reporting and coordination activities during periods of increased programme or procurement activity.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to a commercial and programme delivery environment while developing core administrative, organisational and coordination skills. Please note, this role has an expectation of a minimum of 3 days based in our London office.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Diary & Meeting Coordination: Support the coordination of diaries, scheduling meetings, managing logistics and the preparation of meeting materials. Arrange meeting invites, rooms, dial-in details and attendee coordination. Flag scheduling conflicts and escalate where required. Ensure documents are version-controlled and issued appropriately.
• Inbox & Communication Support: Support management of team mailboxes and respond to routine queries, drafting simple responses, acknowledgements and follow-ups. Flag priority items and actions to relevant stakeholders.
• PMO & Reporting Support (Administrative): Support reporting activities by maintaining trackers and updating information as directed. Provide administrative support to PMO activities during periods of increased workload.
• Commercial & Procurement Support: Provide administrative support during procurement and commercial activities, including document management, approvals and record keeping. Process expenses and invoice approvals in line with organisational processes.
• Document Management & Record Keeping: Maintain organised and accurate records within SharePoint or agreed systems. Assist with document lifecycle administration.
• General Team & Coordination Support: Support coordination across teams and functions where required, collaborating with colleagues to support delivery of team priorities. Provide on-site office management support duties (London Office).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Document preparation, formatting and document control.
• Experience with diary and meeting coordination support.
• Able to communicate effectively across a range of channels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to use digital and basic project management tools appropriately.
• Experience providing administrative or coordination support.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates professionalism and an understanding of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in IT packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint).

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.

Please complete our short application form to apply for this role. If shortlisted, one of our Talent Attraction Leads will be in touch to discuss the position in more detail. Good luck with your application!

At GBE-N, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you require any support or adjustments to help you with your application, please contact us at [email protected], and we will be happy to provide assistance.