Business Support Executive

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Business Support Executive to be based in Newark or Birmingham.

The Business Support Executive will support the BSM to deliver a high level of administrative & project finance support to the technical teams across the business unit at varying locations.

Your Impact

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What You Will Be Doing

Administration support tasks

• Ensure effective administrative support is provided to all technical teams including but not limited to editing of documents and presentations as well as any printing, binding or scanning.
• Office or team collaboration, wellbeing events
  
  

Commercial/Business/Financial Support

• Support the BSM in the appropriate coding and processing of supplier invoices.
• When needed, support the Business Support Managers (Operations) in the management of the P&L account
• Undertaking other duties / responsibilities that assist the technical teams such as project finance support, processing budget changes, setting up projects etc
• Undertake weekly timekeeper responsibility
• Support the senior team where required
• Assist other BSE’s as required
  
  

Assisting others

• Undertaking other duties / responsibilities that assist the technical teams.
• Deputise for the BSM (administration) where required
• Support the senior team where required
• Assist other BSMs as required
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• Cost to complete accounting experience an advantage
• Understands the importance of using relevant knowledge and skills to get the best out of the team
• Understands the importance of open communication and creating effective working relationships
• Shares expertise and knowledge within the team
• Able to influence and persuade others
• Able to determine the needs and/or expectations of clients (internal & external), colleagues, key stakeholders and relevant others in the workplace
• Able to manage multiple tasks, plan and organise self and team members
• Able to display a range of behaviours which develop and maintain trust at work with team and colleagues
• Approachable and professional to all, with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative, recognising a need and acting on it
• Adaptable and builds team spirit
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ensuring a consistent approach and representation is given to all accountability centres
  
  

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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