Business Support Officer

12 hours ago

Dundee, United Kingdom The James Hutton Institute Full time

Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding and meaningful business support role at an organisation that’s tackling global land use issues and exploring solutions to the multiple crises relating to climate, biodiversity, food security and energy? The James Hutton Institute is a well-respected and globally recognised independent research organisation, delivering fundamental and applied science to drive the sustainable use of land and natural resources.

The post is based at our Invergowrie site, however you may be required to travel to other locations as and when required. This post is fixed term for 12-months.

Some of the main duties of the postholder include:

- Provide comprehensive administrative support to departments, teams and managers, including event planning, as required to support business needs.
- Manage and assist with data management reporting, annual reports, diary management, minute-taking, document preparation, and departmental and/or other planning and coordination to meets the needs of the organisation.
- Communicate directly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organise travel and accommodation as required.
- Support financial processing such as raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and monitoring budgets.
- Manage onsite space, particularly science department office space, and office supplies, equipment, and inventories.
- Support implementation of business support procedures and operational workflows
- Contribute to service improvement projects and initiatives as needed.
- Work flexibly to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

A full list of duties and essential skills and qualifications can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Bronze Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.

The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.

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