Business Support Assistant

Business Support Assistant - 12 Month Contract 📍 Portsmouth 💰 £20.00 per hour Umbrella / £14.95 per hour PAYE ⏱ 37 hours per week (4.5 day working week) 📄 12 Month Contract 📋 Inside IR35 Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a highly organised Business Support Assistant to join a busy Products & Solutions Development team based in Portsmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or business support professional looking to work within a fast-paced engineering environment. You'll provide vital coordination and administrative support to the Head of Products & Solutions Development and the wider team, helping to ensure the smooth running of departmental activities and key business initiatives. Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Products & Solutions Development and wider department.
• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings and schedule appointments.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and meeting logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting packs and business correspondence.
• Track actions arising from meetings and ensure timely follow-up.
• Support departmental reporting and collate information from multiple stakeholders.
• Process expenses, purchase orders and other business administration tasks.
• Coordinate internal and external visits, events and team activities.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and filing systems.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. About You
• Previous experience in a Business Support Assistant, Team Assistant, Senior Administrator or similar position.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Confident working independently and proactively managing workloads.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience supporting managers or departmental teams within engineering, manufacturing, defence, aerospace or technical environments would be advantageous. What's on Offer?
• 12-month contract opportunity.
• Competitive rates of £20.00 per hour Umbrella / £14.95 per hour PAYE.
• Inside IR35 engagement.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established engineering and technology organisation.