CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Business Support Executive
Purpose of the Role
The Business Support Executive plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of OPUS, ensuring everything runs efficiently and seamlessly. This role is instrumental in supporting the Managing Director and the wider company’s continued growth and success.
This role keeps the wheels turning across OPUS’ internal operations being the go-to for smooth coordination, supporting everything from scheduling meetings and check-ins to making sure client requirements and paperwork are sorted on time. It also plays a key part in how we communicate, helping to shape our internal comms and keeping our socials and newsletters aligned with what’s really going on behind the scenes.
This position is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers, partners and freelancers, and works closely with the team to make sure they’ve got what they need to deliver bold, brilliant cultural events and digital projects. And because good isn’t good enough, you’ll always be on the lookout for ways to improve how we work.
Job Title: Business Support Executive
Line Manager: Caroline Davis; Managing Director
Location: Hybrid (Office base: Birmingham)
About You
We are looking for an individual who:
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Has previous solid experience in an operations, business support, or similar administrative role.
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Experience coordinating logistics and facilities, including tasks like supplier liaison, office and storage management, or event setup support.
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Has excellent general administrative skills, including for example, HR, Finance, projects, calendar management, travel booking, and document handling.
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Is experienced in using a range of digital tools and systems, such as G Suite/Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Canva, task management or HR systems, and basic comms platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, social media tools).
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Can demonstrate basic understanding of HR processes and people admin, such as onboarding, maintaining staff records, or supporting recruitment coordination.
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Good understanding of Health & Safety compliance and experience supporting H&S-related tasks, such as risk assessments, incident logging, or equipment checks.
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Experience liaising with third parties such as suppliers, venues, and contractors, to maintain positive relationships and ensure service standards are met.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and either a succinct covering letter on your relevant experience and interest in the role to enquiries@opusartsevents.co.uk by end of day on 2nd September. Please include the subject heading "Business Support Executive Application"
Timeline
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2nd September: Applications close end of day.
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5th September: Shortlisted candidates notified of invitation to interview
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w/c 8th (ideal) and w/c 15th Interviews will be in person in Birmingham, in our office.
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Ideal start date October, but we have flexibility in this.
For any candidates that also want to experience an OPUS event, we will be on site delivering Canopy at the National Memorial arboretum until 31st August and have Friday Music sessions at Mailbox all through the summer holidays.