Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623641
Salary Range: GBP 24,796 : GBP 25,128 per annum
Work Location: Runways End Outdoor Centre, Aldershot
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 April 2026
Interview Date: w/c 20 April 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Business support team at Runways End Outdoor Centre.
The Role:
Runway's End is Hampshire County Councils first carbon neutral site and sits beside the Basingstoke Canal and boasts a wide range of adventure and environmental activities on land and water.
The role will require you to work flexibly across a broad range of administrative tasks, contributing to and supporting the delivery of a high:quality customer:focused business support service.
You will be working as part of a larger team, liaising with operational colleagues, and supporting external customer enquiries.
What you'll do:
Our Business Support Assistant provides first point of contact for customers and visitors to the Centre. As part of a busy, flexible team you will provide an excellent and effective customer service, encouraging the use of our services by all our customers, supporting them through the bookings process and ensuring accurate and up to date records are maintained.
What we're looking for:
Ideally you will possess excellent administration and organisational skills, have previous IT experience and have a background of working in a fast:paced office environment or alternately have an aptitude to learn and grow these skills.
Highly motivated and customer focussed, you will be able to work under pressure, approaching tasks with confidence and clarity and be able to work using your own initiative. You will need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and work as part of a team.
The role requires occasional evening and weekend working.
Why join us?
:Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training
:Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay
:Commitment to personal development
:Preparation for future senior:level opportunities
We offer a flexible, motivating, and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see ourbenefits package which includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi:time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts.
Additional Information:
Business Support Assistant Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Rebecca Edwards, Environmental Learning Coordinator on or
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