Business Support Assistant

Company: Venesky Brown
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Business Support Assistant for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £15.24/hour (PAYE). This role will be office based.

Responsibilities:

– Ensuring visitors are offered refreshments, signed in, advised of location of facilities etc.

– Responsible for ensuring the office is presentable, tidy and well maintained. Liaising with external suppliers when necessary (cleaning company etc).

– Responsible for ensuring that kitchen areas are presentable, well maintained and fridges and cupboards regularly cleared and cleaned.Ensuring recycling is separated and sorted.

– Arranging courier services for colleagues when required.

– Maintaining stationery and general office supplies – conducting regular stock checks.

– Supporting internal meetings, arranging dates, circulating agendas and papers when directed.

– Assisting the Finance team in preparing and processing expense claims and purchase orders.

– Providing support to the Procurement Manager, including maintaining databases and scheduling training.

– Managing the main enquiries inbox and answering all e-mails in a timely manner.

Essential Skills:

– Educated to HND level

– Commitment and desire to study towards relevant business administration qualifications.

– Able to work calmly and efficiently whilst under pressure.

– Able to produce quality work with excellent attention to detail.

– Able to take personal responsibility and accountability.

– At ease with technology and willing to learn.

– Microsoft Office experience in an educational or vocational environment.

Desirable Skills:

– HND (relevant business field)

– Degree

– Customer service experience.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

Posted: March 21st, 2026