Business Services Assistant - Arundel

As a Business Service Assistant, you'll be involved in lots of different tasks as you support the day-to-day running of the office. This is a busy and varied job; no two days will be the same. You'll have an important part to play in your team meeting its goals, so you'll always be looking at how you can offer help where needed. For this role, you'll need to complete our online assessment instead of using a C.V. or online application form. This will help us understand more about your strengths and give you more information on the role. What it's like to work here You'll report to the Facilities and Support Services Manager, supporting the South Downs Central Countryside Team at our offices on the Slindon Estate. You'll provide administrative support specifically to the countryside team who care for over 2000 hectares of woodland, heathland, downland, mixed agricultural land, sand dunes and salt marsh habitat. The team consists of 5 Rangers, an Apprentice Ranger, a Facilities Manager and a wider cohort of countryside volunteers. The administrative focus will therefore be countryside orientated, supporting operational delivery, coordination, compliance tasks, and the day to day needs of a busy, restore nature focused team. What you'll be doing You'll be helping to run a business service for the wider team that is efficient, proactive and flexible. Your responsibilities will include responding to public enquiries, maintaining accurate electronic and paper records, supporting the Ranger team with financial tracking, and assisting the Facilities Manager with compliance and environmental monitoring and other general administrative tasks.

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
• a team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
• well-organised and adaptable
• willing to learn new skills
• comfortable using IT packages
  
  The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever.
The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.

The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places