Business Support Officer

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Our client is looking for a Business Support Officer to join their team in Edinburgh on a full-time, permanent basis.
 
The Business Support Officer will be responsible for co-ordinating and responding to external and internal estates matters in a positive, proactive and timely manner. The Business Support Officer will develop and maintain a network of internal and external contacts for all property and estate matters.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong administration and organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team as well as autonomously.
  • Proficient with full Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and SharePoint.
  • Experience working within estates / property management – preferred.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
  • First point of contact for all 3rd party estates / property queries, including from site neighbours.
  • Ensure the preservation of Title Deeds and the digitalisation of key documents.
  • Collate and submit Voluntary Registration documents for our client’s properties.
  • Deal with Voluntary Registration queries from the Registers of Scotland.
  • Manage the Property Rental schedule and ensure that correct rates are charged and paid.
  • Liaise with legal advisors and landlords to ensure rental leases are in place and up to date.
  • Work with Asset Manager and Business Support Manager on 3rd party leases and agreements.
  • Build and maintain a positive image of the client’s property and estate management with neighbours and other 3rd parties.
  • Working with other departments co-ordinates the estate elements of public access to lighthouses.
  • Liaison with legal advisors to facilitate all legal elements of the estates and property portfolio.
  • Provide monthly estates report to Business Support Manager and collate estates related data for ad-hoc reports and information requests.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support with a range of meetings including, preparing agendas, collating reports, circulating papers and minute taking.
  • Co-ordinate the 6-weekly Estates Group meetings.
  • Co-ordinate catering arrangements for internal and 3rd party meetings.
  • Assist the Communications Officer with updating the company website and other marketing and communications tasks.
  • Assist the Business Support Manager with the upkeep of contract buoy maintenance records and other ad-hoc business development administrative tasks.
  • Update SharePoint (including maintaining the Estates section) and other ICT systems as and when required.
  • Manage documents in line with legal requirements and policies.
  • Provide administrative support and cover to members of the Business Support Team including, assisting with archiving documents, document management, travel bookings and reception duties.
 
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 
 
£28,508 per annum plus benefits package including attractive civil service pension.  Excellent training and development opportunities.