Business Development Administrator

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About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent Business Development Administrator to join our growing Sales Department at our Hamilton Office.

As an Administrator you will provide efficient, effective, and professional administrative support internally to the Sales and Adoption team and other business customers as directed. With guidance from the Associate Director Asset Adoption, you will apply and maintain accurate systems, process, policies and procedures.

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities:

• To prepare competitive asset value quotations within agreed commercial parameters using appropriate design tools and financial appraisal models available.
• To answer the telephone, exercising initiative when required to respond and resolve admin enquiries and/or record and pass on messages as appropriate, accurately, legibly and swiftly.
• To exercise integrity in respect of confidential matters and personal information obtained during the execution of the duties in the post.
• Manage regular and routine correspondence with various departments throughout the business.
• Assist in the coordination and organisation of meetings, event coordination, minute taking when required.
• To maintain appropriate paper and electronic filing/information systems, so that information is stored securely and is easily retrievable.
• Assist in the preparation, review and analysis of weekly and monthly management information reports and other ad-hoc reporting requests.
• To validate AV invoices to ensure the timely payment by finance of AVs due.
• Handling customer queries in a timely and suitable manner.
• Responsible for various administrative duties that support the Sales process and sales team.
• To undertake all general office duties, such as photocopying, scanning and data processing.
• Promote the core company values through the support of positive relationships across the business.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience of working experience in a similar administrative role
• IT literate with ability to competently use software packages to complete work
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent
• Desirable: NVQ or higher business-related field or degree of any discipline

Attributes:

• Strong Communicator, Flexible, willing to adapt to new tasks and duties.
• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Organised, methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle all matters confidentially
• Team player able to support the team

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme

• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

• Up to 7% employer pension contribution 

• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) 
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme

And once you have successfully completed your probation, you will have access to:

• Hybrid working for eligible roles (3 days in the office, 2 from home) 
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!