Business Development Administrator in Taunton

We are looking for an organised and proactive Business Development Administrator to support our Business Development and Healthcare Practice teams. This is a varied role that plays a key part in ensuring our commercial activities, events and internal processes run smoothly and efficiently. Full time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday). Please note this role is office based in Taunton, Somerset. Starting salary of £27,000 plus a non-contractual annual bonus.

About WPA

WPA is a private healthcare provider with over 120 years' experience in treating our customers the way in which we would wish to be treated. We have won many awards for the levels of service we give and are the only Which? Recommended Provider for private medical insurance. As a non-for-profit organisation, it’s not only our customers we look after, but our amazing workforce who are the key to our success. You’ll feel proud to work for WPA due to our inclusive culture, career progression and generous benefits.

The role

As Business Development Administrator, you’ll play a central role in supporting the smooth operation of our Business Development and Healthcare Practice teams. Acting as a key point of administrative and coordination support, you’ll help ensure that day-to-day activities, events and projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. This role is varied and fast-paced, combining core administrative responsibilities with event coordination, reporting and process improvement. You’ll work closely with Business Development Directors, regional teams and internal stakeholders, providing practical support that enables them to focus on building strong relationships and delivering commercial success. You’ll be responsible for managing calendars, travel arrangements and meetings, maintaining accurate records, and supporting finance administration such as invoices and expenses. You’ll also play an important part in onboarding new team members, helping to create a positive and well-organised induction experience.

About you

You are someone highly organised who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment. You enjoy variety in your role and take pride in delivering accurate, well-structured support that helps teams perform at their best. You’re confident managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing requirements, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. With a positive and flexible approach, you’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team. You have previous experience in an administrative, coordination or business support role and are comfortable working with data, producing reports and maintaining accurate records. You communicate clearly and professionally, building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You’re proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes, streamline ways of working and contribute ideas that enhance efficiency.

Diversity and Inclusion - We are all different, be yourself and thrive

WPA is a not for profit environmentally friendly organisation whose ethos is treating others as we would like to be treated including our fabulous team, customers, and local community. We hire great people; we believe in everyone and recognise that individual differences is what makes our team stronger.

Application support

If you could benefit from having any additional support with your application for whatever reason, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Personnel Services Team in confidence so that we can discuss it further. We are happy to help in any way we can. We aim to keep you informed on the progress of your application, however if you have applied previously and been unsuccessful, you may not receive a response.

Closing date: This remains flexible subject to finding the right candidate, we therefore recommend applying at your earliest convenience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate: Taunton TA1 2PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person