Business Support Assistant

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts., We have an excellent opportunity for a Business Support Assistant to join our Highways business, based out of our Head Office in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will provide support to the Business Support Manager and the administrative and cost management function of VolkerHighways. The purpose of the Business Support team is to provide a bridge between project sites, the central accounts teams, and where necessary, the supply chain to help ensure proper and efficient processes operate within the business, particularly as they relate to the 'procure to pay' cycle.

• Educated to at least 4 GSCE Level standard or equivalent including English and Maths
• Excellent communication skills including written English
• Excellent IT skills including; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, E-Mail and Internet. Practical experience of an ERP system would also be advantageous
• Ability to use initiative
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Time management skills
• Relationship building expertise
  
  VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities., VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients., VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:
• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.