Business Support Assistant

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.



Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.



We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.



Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.



To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Business Support Assistant

📍 Location: Derby

 Part time  - 24 hours per week over 3 days

Your future Team:

We’re on the lookout for a super-organised and proactive Business Support Assistant to join our friendly Derby team. If you love keeping things running smoothly, supporting people, and getting stuck into a variety of tasks, we want to hear from you!

Your Missions:

👋 Greeting and assisting visitors with a warm welcome

 💼 Facilities management coordination of the Derby  office - Supporting the Group facilities manager with facility related  

🔥 Acting as Office Fire Marshall, First Aider &Responsible Health and Safety Officer (RHSO)

🖇️ Keeping track of office supplies and placing orders

📅 Assisting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with day-to-day admin tasks

🧾 Helping manage facilities and office-related contracts

🏢 Coordinating staff desk use and meeting room bookings

🚪 Assist with the  onboarding of new staff and contractors into the Derby office

📅coordinate day 1 inductions for new starters

🍽️ Setting up management meetings and organising lunches as required

🎉 organise staff meetings and social events

📌 Keeping office notice boards up to date

🧑‍💼 Updating the organisational chart

🛡️ Liaising with key stakeholders regarding  security briefings

📆 SLT diary management

📣 Sending staff updates and key dates

💻 Organising receipt/return of IT equipment for starters & leavers

🪪 Managing access passes

🔧 Hosting contractors when on-site

Why join the community of Switchers?:

🔹 The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

🔹Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

🔹Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! 🌟

 Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience

🎓 A recognised qualification in Administration (preferred)

🗣️ Excellent communication and written English skills

🧠 Highly organised with the ability to multitask

🤝 Friendly and confident when working with people

📝 Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy

💻 Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

⛑️ Experience as a First Aider, Fire Marshall or H&S Rep is highly desirable.

Additional information

🔒 Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance.  To gain this you  will be required to be a Sole UK national,  

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Additional information

🔒 Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance.  To gain this you  will be required to be a Sole UK national,  

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.