Business Support Executive

Business Support Executive – Hybrid (London or Birmingham, 3 days a week in-office)

Are you highly organised with a knack for keeping projects and people on track?

Skilled at managing diaries, meetings, and admin processes in a fast-paced environment?

Looking for a role where your support will directly enable leaders to focus on shaping the future of education and qualifications?

If so, read on. We\’re looking for an
Business Support Executive
to join our Education & Qualifications Policy team at RICS. You\’ll provide essential day-to-day support for senior stakeholders and play a key role in coordinating the Entry and Assessment Review project, helping us design curriculum content that shapes the profession worldwide.

What can we offer you?

• Meaningful work:
  Your support will free up senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities in education and professional development.
• Variety and challenge:
  From diary management and meetings to project support and stakeholder coordination.
• Collaboration:
  Build strong relationships across RICS and with external partners.
• Hybrid flexibility:
  Enjoy a balance of home working with 3 collaborative days in either our London or Birmingham office.
• Wellbeing and benefits:
  A competitive package designed to support your lifestyle, including:
• – 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• – Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• – Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
• – Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities

What will the role involve?
As our new Executive & Administrative Support, you\’ll:

• Proactively manage diaries for senior stakeholders, ensuring effective prioritisation.
• Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
• Manage expenses, purchase orders, and other financial processes.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for projects, events, and team activities.
• Prepare and format professional documents, presentations, and reports.
• Act as the first point of contact for stakeholders, handling queries and correspondence promptly.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems in line with data protection standards.
• Support smooth operations across the directorate by assisting team members with day-to-day tasks.

Who are we looking for?
You\’ll bring energy, organisation, and excellent communication skills to a busy and varied role. Specifically:

• Experience providing administrative or executive assistant support in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and quick to pick up new systems.
• Experience arranging meetings, managing diaries, and processing expenses.
• A proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach.

About us

RICS is a globally respected professional body that sets the highest standards in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. With 140,000 members worldwide, our work in education and qualifications shapes the future of the profession — and your support will be key to delivering it.