Job Description

Location:

Raby Estates Office

Department:

Business Support

Report to:

Business Support Manager

Employment Basis:

Full Time

Hours:

37.5 hours

Salary:

28,000 - 30000 depending on experience

Job Ref No:

VA196 - 2025

Job details

We seek to recruit an enthusiastic Business Support Administrator to join our busy Business Support team who look after HR, Training, Health and Safety and IT across the whole of Raby Estates. There is a wide range of experience to be gained in these areas as well as assisting in other areas of the business as required.


There has never been a better time to join Raby Estates as our business grows.

What youll be doing

The Estate is undergoing a period of change in processes, size and scope of works. The Business Support Administrator is an exciting new role working with the rest of Business Support team to ensure we offer all employees support in their working lives. The specific tasks undertaken within this role include but are not limited to:

Assisting with the management of personnel records in HR systems and ensuring accurate record keeping. Administration duties including telephone management and handling any enquiries for the Business Support team. Organising meetings, taking minutes and create action logs as appropriate. Liaising with colleagues across all areas of the Estate. Organising Business Support events such as drop-ins and wellness campaigns. Using MS Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel to keep records and system documentation up to date and properly filed. Developing relationships with schools, colleges and universities in the local area to promote job roles. Recruitment administration including supporting hiring managers in creating job adverts, arranging interviews, room bookings and following up after interviews. Assist with onboarding new starters, ensuring all compliance documentation is in place including Right to Work, Reference checks, GDPR Compliance. Working with managers to book any training requirements, making sure all employees training is in date and complaint for their roles and keeping the training matrix up to date. Administration support to others as required and activities associated with running of the Raby Estate Office as agreed with the Business Support Manager. Working with the rest of the Business Support team to develop our systems and processes to offer efficient, best practice support to all managers and employees. Any other adhoc duties when necessary.

Skills Required

To be considered for this role you must have a professional attitude with confident communication skills, sound organisational skills, good IT understanding, experience of using Microsoft Office, a flexible approach to duties undertaken, the ability to use own initiative and most importantly, be a team player.


Ideally candidates should have access to and drive their own vehicle due to the various locations within the Estate.

Qualifications

Business Administration Level 3 or equivalent. Recruitment and HR experience advantageous but not essential. Previous experience of working in a fast paced and busy office environment.

Overview of Raby Estates

Raby Estates is a thriving family run business that has been operating in County Durham and Shropshire for many centuries. The estate is diverse in terms of its landscape and comprises three main landholdings around Raby Castle and High Force in County Durham and the Shropshire Estate near Shrewsbury.


The Estate has three major landmarks; Raby Castle one of the finest medieval castles in England, High Force Waterfall in the stunning countryside of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Wrekin which is one of Shropshires most iconic hills. All three areas welcome visitors from far and wide, making the Leisure and Tourism aspects of the Estate a thriving part of its business.


This awe-inspiring family run estate is vast and thriving with opportunities, with an abundance of news stories and events for both visitors and the community alike. With a diverse range of departments including, tourism, farming, buildings, forestry, land management and sporting no two days are ever the same!

What weve got to offer

Its people that make a place, without people, a place is simply an empty shell. At Raby this is certainly true, its our people that make Raby special.


We strive to offer our employees an excellent working environment and the tools to perform, enabling them to achieve their goals and be the best they can be.


As well as some of the most iconic locations to work we offer:

Attractive salary 33 days holiday, including statutory holidays Group Pension Scheme with a 7.7% employer contribution with the option to salary sacrifice Group Life Insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme Free on-site car parking Discounts at Raby retail and food outlets Discounts for stays at Rabys High Force Hotel Complimentary access to Raby Castle and High Force leisure attractions A behind-the-scenes tour of Raby Castle Invitations to Raby Estate social events throughout the year A chance to work in one of the most unique and beautiful venues in the region. Opportunity for professional growth, including leadership training to strengthen your skills. A supportive and enthusiastic team that makes every workday enjoyable.

How to apply

If you would like to be part of our journey, wed love to hear from you. If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and personality to undertake this role, please get in touch.

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