The job itself

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with experience of overseeing administrative and digital processes to work within the business support services team as an Assistant Business Support Project Manager.

The team directly supports businesses and individuals in our region to set up new businesses as well as develop and grow for the benefit of our economy. Alongside directly supporting East Riding businesses, we work in partnership with Hull City Council and the Local Growth Hub (Part of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined authority) to deliver a consistent service and have lead responsibility on the current Local Growth Funded Hull & East Yorkshire Business Support Service.

The position is offered on a part time basis (18.5 hours per week), where you will, working with the administrative team, be primarily working on the development and maintaining of accurate beneficiary, statistical and financial information. Ensuring consistency of service is maintained and keeping transparent audit records in line with UK Government funding requirements.

In addition, you will be supporting Management and the wider team, including Business Advisers to:

Identify, inform, and guide individuals looking to start in business, new business start-ups and existing companies to access support and development opportunities available.

Be one of the first points of contacts in taking enquiries from the business community, through various mediums and helping them through signposting, referring to appropriate team members and other services

Work with Project Manager's and Services Manager on the ongoing development of the service to meet our client needs.

Arrange events and workshops in conjunction with the wider team and partners enabling effective sharing of business intelligence and encouraging networking to support business growth

Gathering of news and information relevant to our business community for dissemination.

Experience of business / project management, financial management and audit controls will need to be demonstrated by the chosen candidate.

Working across the East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull, primary base will be ergo, Bridgehead Business Park, Hessle working alongside the administration team, with agile working also being available, when appropriate.

For an overview of our services please visit: https://investeastyorkshire.co.uk/business-support/

For further information, please call Fliss on 07759421055 who would encourage and be delighted and to discuss the role in more detail and answer any queries prior to submission of applications.