Graduate Business Assistant

As Jewson Partnership Solutions and STARK Communications, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK Ltd and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

We’re searching for a Graduate Business Assistant to join us on a permanent basis. The purpose of this role is primarily to support one of our specialist brands, combining general administrative duties with analysis, project management and delivery. The role is as an opportunity to quickly absorb multiple aspects of business management through day-to-day support for a fast-paced leadership team. This is a stepping stone for a motivated, highly numerate graduate with excellent written communication and interpersonal skills and should lead to development roles within the brand or in the wider STARK Group. The role is also a great opportunity to support the STARK UK Communications Director with general administrative support and together with the JPS Leadership Team produce internal and external communications collateral that promotes and protects company reputation.

Key tasks and responsibilities: -

• General administrative and business support including supporting our JPS Commercial Director and Managing Director, and STARK UK Communications Director
• Assisting with commercial modelling and analysis
• Producing weekly and monthly reports – utilising MS Excel
• Producing slide decks and other collateral utilising MS Power Point and Canva
• Work with the three key leadership touchpoints to produce thought leadership and business progress content in key target markets, using a range of communication channels and speaker platforms
• Work with the STARK UK Communications team to ensure JPS is represented in internal channels and events
• Manage the JPS community presence on the company SharePoint based intranet
• Analysis of data for reporting purposes
• Working collaboratively with the wider business

Experience and skills required: -

• Business or Finance Graduate with a minimum of a 2:1 grade
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Advanced MS Power Point skills
• Strong understanding of Canva
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent copy writing skills
• A desire to grow and develop and a willingness to learn
• Great team working skills with a collaborative approach
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of AI would be an advantage

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Base salary
• Hybrid Working – 4 days at our Binley, Coventry office and 1 day WFH. The role will also include some travel with the Exec team to branches, customers and events
• Discretionary bonus
• Retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
• Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support.
• WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway.

Why Choose Us?

Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.

Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

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