Overview
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services – planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy – to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team of surveyors, engineers, planners and architects, within the Business Support team providing dedicated support to our Rural professional teams.
Role Profile
The successful candidate will play an important role in the day‑to‑day coordination and administration of professional consultancy work, supporting fee earners in delivering an efficient and high‑quality service to clients. The Business Support Advisor will provide dedicated administrative and operational support to Rural Surveyors, particularly across valuation, agency and rural professional work.
Responsibilities
* General business support: Audio typing (desirable, not essential) of reports, letters and professional documents; set up and maintain projects and records on internal systems; monitor project progress and support surveyors in meeting key deadlines; manage diaries, including prioritisation of work and deadlines for report completion; support invoicing, fee proposals and financial administration; produce reports to support team performance and workflow monitoring.
* Valuations support: Review, format and proofread valuation reports prior to issue; undertake background research (property details) to support surveyors preparing valuation reports.
* Rural professional work: Provide administrative support for grazing/lease agreements and other rural landlord & tenant professional matters.
* Agency support: Prepare property particulars for rural agency instructions (sales, lettings, land); use Reapit software to manage listings and client/property data; liaise with vendors & purchasers for viewings etc.
* Compliance: Carry out Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions checks in line with regulatory requirements; maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
* Technology & process: Use AI tools where appropriate to improve efficiency, formatting and document preparation; identify and suggest improvements to administrative processes.
Person Specification
* Previous administrative experience within a professional services environment (property, legal, surveying or similar preferred).
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with a client‑focused approach.
* Experience preparing professional documents and reports.
* Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
* Willingness to learn new software and compliance procedures.
* Adaptable and able to work in a fast‑paced environment; collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
Hours
37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday‑Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy.
Benefits
* Excellent salary reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience.
* Funding for attendance at relevant CPD events and approved training.
* Private Healthcare scheme for all via AXA.
* Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab.
* Agile Working Philosophy allowing a mix of office and remote working.
* 35 days holiday per annum (pro‑rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays.
* One additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service.
* Potential for discretionary bonus.
* Enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through NEST.
* After successful probation period: access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work.
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