Business Support Administrator FTC - 12 Months Realise your potential at BRE! Are you organised, detail-focused, and confident working with data? We’re looking for a proactive Business Support Administrator to help keep our Estates operations running smoothly and efficiently. If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, solving problems, and working as part of a collaborative team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the success of a purpose-driven organisation. Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable! BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world. Your role as Business Support Administrator at BRE In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the Estates team - managing and maintaining critical systems and data that keep our operations running efficiently. From developing our occupancy database and coordinating IT systems to administering business rates and supporting energy reporting, you’ll be the go-to person for accurate information, insightful reporting, and seamless coordination across teams. Key Responsibilities include: * Develop and maintain the occupancy database for the park to ensure accurate reporting of occupancy and utilisation. * Co-ordinate and maintain departmental IT systems, including SharePoint, Access Control, Occupancy Database, Lease Database, and Contractor/Visitor Systems, acting as System Administrator for all Estates systems. * Manage and co-ordinate data relating to the park, ensuring all records and documentation are accurate, complete, and digitally stored for efficient retrieval. * Administer Business Rates for the park, liaising with the local authority to notify of changes, ensure accurate invoicing, and apply for relief where appropriate. * Generate purchase requisitions for suppliers, liaising with the Procurement team and Accounts Payable to resolve queries. * Liaise with utility providers to gather energy data and assist with overall energy reporting. * Co-ordinate and maintain the department’s Group Management System. * Work collaboratively as part of the wider Estates team to deliver operational excellence across the estate. * Provide data and reporting to other departments on Estates activities, including costs, income, contract details, and other relevant information as required. What we are looking for * Experience within an Estates or Facilities Management environment. * Knowledge of Business Rates administration and liaising with local authorities. * Strong IT skills, including SharePoint, databases, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint. * Excellent data management, analysis, and attention to detail. * Strong communication, organisation, and report-writing skills. * Fast and accurate data entry with the ability to simplify complex information. Work Location Options On-Site – This role predominantly requires full-time presence at our Watford office with the occasional day working from home. You must live within a commutable distance BRE Benefits At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development. Equal Opportunities Statement BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. Business Support Administrator - Apply now