Executive & Business Assistant - Failsworth - £27-32K

Job summary

Join Sustainabuild Compliance as an Executive & Business Assistant, where you will directly support the founder and play a key role in operational and business development efforts. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,000 to £32,000, along with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for growth within the company. Be part of a values-led team that promotes from within and invests in personal growth, all while working in a dynamic property compliance environment.

Role details

Role

Full-time

Industry

Business Operations And Management

Employment

Fulltime

Experience

2 Years +

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractors, builders, skip hire, access, and minor works across the property portfolio
• Track and follow up on action points from internal and client meetings
• Maintain internal document systems and compliance files
• Assist with asset management and light-touch HR policy drafting
• Chase and pay business invoices in a timely and organised manner
• Manage the founder's calendar, diary, meetings, and travel logistics
• Oversee personal and business car admin (insurance, MOTs, servicing)
• Order goods and services (marketing materials, office supplies)
• Organise and track receipts, assist with bookkeeping and VAT return preparation
• Conduct outreach to prospective clients, developers, architects, and podcast/webinar hosts
• Arrange meetings and maintain internal CRM or simple tracking system
• Manage the founder’s business social channels (primarily LinkedIn)
• Support podcast and webinar planning, scheduling, and follow-up

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a support role such as Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Operations Coordinator, or similar
• Experience juggling multiple responsibilities across admin, scheduling, and stakeholder communication
• Confidence liaising with both internal and external contacts, including contractors, suppliers, and clients
• Prior exposure to CRM systems, bookkeeping tools (e.g. Xero), or cloud-based document management
• A track record of working independently and taking initiative

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus for business wins
• Direct mentorship and learning from an experienced founder and property developer
• Opportunity to progress into more senior roles in business development or operations
• Company pension

Key skills