Business Support Assistant

Business Support Assistant Job Description
The Company

The Moorhouse Group specialises in the provision of Business Insurance Policies. We pride ourselves in being a leading provider throughout the business sector, of policies that may be standard or unique to commercial customer’s insurance needs, in addition to Commercial Vehicles. We are a highly technological Company moving forward with innovative systems in the Industry.

We are committed to creating a working environment where people can flourish and find the freedom to fulfil their potential. You'll be joining a specialist company with a reputation for delivering a first-class service, offering a range of products to our valued customers.

**The Role**

You will provide comprehensive business, administrative, organisational and project support to the HR & Training Manager and Managing Director.

The role includes all aspects of HR, Training and Recruitment. You will update company software and records, liaise with managers, coordinate recruitment admin, pre-employment screening checks and produce correspondence and contracts from existing templates. You will attend formal meetings as required, help coordinate and monitor training and ensure filing, scanning and system updates are completed daily.

**Principle Accountabilities**
- Scheduling internal and external appointments, including arranging travel where appropriate
- Maintain and update confidential files, records, and databases including Employee files
- Liaise with external suppliers for Health and Safety issues
- Process company Payroll
- Design and update company Policies and Procedures
- Perform general office management tasks and support ad-hoc business duties as necessary

**Skills and Abilities**
- Excellent attention to detail and eye for accuracy
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software tools using BreatheHR or other similar HR software platforms
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Prior experience of working in a regulated industry such as Financial Services is a plus.

**What’s on Offer**
- Full time, permanent role
- Competitive benefits package
- Excellent public transport links
- Enhanced holidays starting at 23 days, which increases to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Smart Casual dress
- Company Social Events and a dedicated social committee
- Free On-site parking
- Recruitment referral programme
- Optimised Health Plan
- Company pension contribution
- Sponsorship for Professional Qualifications
- Development plan with long term career opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle scheme

**Salary**:

- From £25,000 per year

**Schedule**:

- Core business hours
- 8:30am - 8:00pm Monday to Thursday
- 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday
- This role will typically work 37.5 hours, but flexibility is required
- Flexibility is required for all roles to support business needs.

**Ability to commute/relocate**:

- Caerphilly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE’s or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Previous HR or Executive Assistant experience desirable but not essential.
- A proven professional, articulated and organised individual

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Caerphilly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- HR Assistant: 2 years (preferred)
- Executive Assistant: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person