Business Support Manager
Robert Walters
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Fixed Term Contract. Full time. Start now until November 2026. Are you looking for a role that combines your people management and previous Executive Assistant experience? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment whilst taking on a role that has an overview of all administrative functions and are the "go to" for the Executive Assistants if they need your advice?
Exciting Career Opportunity: Business Support Manager
Be at the heart of operations, adapt and tailor your people management skills, nurture a positive workplace culture and have fun - their culture is entirely unique and full of laughter, both in and out of the workplace.
Why This Role?
This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued. They prioritise sustainability and staff well-being, offer a substantial handover transition period and have fun - in and outside the workplace.
What's Next?
Ready to make a real impact? Team fit is really important in this role. Lynda McMeekan will be handling your application.
Exciting Career Opportunity: Business Support Manager
Be at the heart of operations, adapt and tailor your people management skills, nurture a positive workplace culture and have fun - their culture is entirely unique and full of laughter, both in and out of the workplace.
Why This Role?
- Lead with Impact: Play a key role in shaping operational excellence by overseeing business support functions and leading a dedicated team of 4.
- Adaptability and Agility : Be comfortable working in the "grey". Act as a sounding board to the Executive Assistants and "jump" in when needed. Did we mention "agile"?
- Drive Success: Contribute directly to organisational success by picking up where the current Business Support Manager leaves off and manage special projects as they come about. Get involved in regular 1:1's with your team.
- Oversee and optimise all administrative functions to ensure efficiency across the two offices.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of four, through clear expectations and regular feedback.
- Support health and safety strategies, championing well-being initiatives across the business.
- Participate in recruitment processes to ensure the right people are placed in the right positions as required.
- Coordinate company events as required.
- Provide high-level administrative support and assist the leadership team with presentations and documentation.
- Manage travel policies and fleet operations, liaising with suppliers and implementing best practices.
- Solid people management, office management and previous Executive Assistant experience.
- Proven experience managing people with a focus on mentoring and professional development.
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional communication skills and organisational prowess.
- Experience in event or project coordination, with a knack for balancing cost efficiencies against objectives.
- (Desirable) A tertiary qualification in Business Administration or exposure to the construction sector.
This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued. They prioritise sustainability and staff well-being, offer a substantial handover transition period and have fun - in and outside the workplace.
What's Next?
Ready to make a real impact? Team fit is really important in this role. Lynda McMeekan will be handling your application.
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