Business Administrator

We are ABPmer, a marine consultancy and survey company that specialises in understanding one of the most complex environments on earth.

Known for our technical ability, professionalism and service excellence, we have been helping clients sustainably manage, operate and develop in the marine environment for more than 70 years. Based in Southampton, our support and advice is used around the world.

Would you like to work within a friendly business support team?  Do you want to work within an established but growing company working in a wide range of exciting marine, costal market sectors?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual, working as part of the Business Support team within ABPMer to undertake a number of key activities to support the smooth operation of the company’s activities.

Accountabilities

• Helping to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 audit requirements, including implementation and management of the internal annual audit programme.
• General support for document processing and finalisation to corporate standards, document preparation, collation and copying for both project deliverables and commercial bids.
• General administration and operation of business quality and compliance processes.
• Purchasing process, management and record keeping.
• Processing of project registrations, record maintenance and archiving.
• Working as part of the business support team to provide flexibility of cover for a range of activities including office reception, general enquiries, office and meeting room support.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Confident in-depth knowledge of, and an aptitude with, Microsoft Word and the ability to format documents to a defined style.
• Experience with quality processes, procedures and audits.
• Experience of digital and online systems for data entry, record keeping and reporting.
• Business account or project management experience.
• An ordered approach to complex tasks and the ability to complete work within agreed time constraints and to a consistent high standard.
• Flexibility towards your working day, to help support colleagues at times of high workload.

Desirable Skills & Experience (training can be given)

• 3 years’ experience in a similar office environment.
• Preferably educated to A level standard.
• Wider experience of working with other Microsoft Office tools including Excel.
• Experience of Adobe PDF document creation, bookmarks and document properties.

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.