Business Support Administrator - 12 Month FTC
*This role is a 12 month fixed-term contract
Make your mark at BRE!
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 at BRE
This fixed-term role supports the effective operational delivery and financial administration of BPS products, ensuring a high-quality customer journey across BREEAM and related services. It plays a key part in managing customer projects, applications and associated business transactions, working closely with internal teams to meet service and financial targets.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Manage scheme applications, customer projects, and service delivery activities across BPS products
Liaise with customers and internal teams to respond to enquiries and coordinate delivery of services and products
Process cost proposals, invoicing schedules, and raise invoices accurately and on time
Monitor invoice payments and support cashflow management
Maintain accurate records across BREEAM systems, databases, and websites
Carry out administrative QA checks and generate certificates
Coordinate delivery of BREEAM plaques and store products with internal teams
Support procurement, purchase orders, and supplier administration within finance systems
Provide operational, commercial, and business support to the wider BPS team
Act as Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) representative for BPS and support related activities
What we are looking for
Experience in an operational, administrative, or business support role within a customer-focused environment
Strong financial and commercial administration capability, including invoicing and payment monitoring
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, records, and systems
Confidence managing multiple tasks and priorities in a busy operational setting
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills for daily customer and internal liaison
Experience maintaining accurate records across databases, systems, and shared mailboxes
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and contribute to consistent service delivery
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Collaborative approach to working with project managers, operations teams, and finance colleagues
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team
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.
Financial & Security Benefits
Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Work Location Options
Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person twice per week.
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
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.
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- Department
- BPS Operations
- Locations
- Watford
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Monthly salary
- £26,000 - £28,000
- Employment type
- Contract
- Contract duration (months)
- 12
- FTC
- Yes
About BRE
BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.
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