The Towcester office is the valuation hub within Berrys.  We have a strong administrative support team and collaborative working is part of our ethos.

The role involves supporting our rural teams in the delivery of their work and assist in the smooth running of the office, offering an excellent level of service.  The role will include; typing of correspondence and reports, diary and email management.   A high level of engagement with delivery is expected to include checking figures, proof reading documents and identifying improvements to work processes.

The successful candidate must have experience in an office role in a professional services environment.

Duties will include although not be confined to:

• Monitoring of emails and managing, filtering and prioritising communications
• Drafting letters/emails to clients including terms of business and invoice covering notes
• Audio typing
• File administration including dead filing and archiving
• Production, collation and logging of invoices
• Answering of telephone and co-ordination of electronic diaries for meetings
• Processing Anti Money Laundering checks in accordance with relevant regulations
• Preparing marketing material and use of in-house agency software

Business Support Advisor Person Specification

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual with a “can-do” attitude. They will take a proactive and adaptable stance, suggesting solutions to problems. The following attributes are essential:

• Previous experience in an administrative position in a professional environment
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with Microsoft Word and Excel to an intermediate/advanced standard
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and be able to demonstrate initiative
• The ability to liaise with clients and staff in a professional manner

Business Support Advisor Benefits

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop in the role.

• An excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
• Appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
• We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
• Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services and salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work

About Berrys

At Berrys, we do things a little differently to all the rest. With a team of forward-thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects and business consultants, we offer all your property-related services under one roof. By working together, we deliver results.  Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all areas allows us to see the full picture.

With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face, and attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of your land, property and business, from outset to completion. With five offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high-quality professional advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.

Closing Date: 7th June 2024

*Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.