Business Support Manager (Administration) - #1739794

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Business Support Manager (Administration) and we’re flexible UK wide with location.

The Business Support Manager (Administration) is responsible for ensuring a full administrative service is provided to the technical teams across all accountability centres at varying locations.

The role will manage and lead the Environment wide business support team (currently at Executive, Administrator and Assistant level), based at various locations across the UK. They will work closely with the Business Support Managers (Operations), QESH Co-ordinator and the Business Development team and ensure resource is shared where support is needed.

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Your Impact

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and manage a multi-location team and ensure adequate resource and support is provided to each discipline across the business unit.
• Delegate work appropriately and fairly amongst the team, prioritising workstreams as appropriate.
• Building positive team spirit and maintain a culture that retains employees, identifies talent, promotes, and supports career development.
• Ensure knowledge and expertise is shared amongst team members, supporting training and development when required.
• Lead by example on RPS’ Behaviours.
• Ensure adequate administration resource is provided to business unit, co-ordination and delegation of tasks.
• Delivery of project related support to BSM (Operations) where needed.
• Supporting the MD/ODs to develop and embed new process and/or process improvement.
• Facilitate support to the Business Support Managers (operational) in the management of the P&L account.
• Facilitate liaison with the divisional finance and Project Finance Team.
• Ensure effective facilities management in all Environment led offices.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• Understands the importance of using relevant knowledge and skills to motivate and get the best out of the team, planning / prioritising work to achieve objectives.
• Listens, consults others and communicates proactively at all levels. Understands the importance of open communication and creating effective working relationships.
• Shares expertise and knowledge with others and demonstrates flexibility.
• Able to influence and persuade others and problem solve.
• Has the ability to identify, develop and appropriately choose personal leadership styles and behaviours.
• Able to determine the needs and/or expectations of clients (internal & external), colleagues, key stakeholders and relevant others in the workplace.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, plan and organise self and team members.
• Able to display a range of behaviours which develop and maintain trust at work with team and colleagues.
• Understands Progress@RKC and the importance of reviewing and rating performance, setting objectives and development plans for team and own development.
  
  

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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