Business Support Lead / Finance Administrator

Job Title: Business Support Lead

Location: Hybrid role with opportunity to work remotely and in the office at International House, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent TN23 1HU

Salary: c. 27k per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per week

Closing Date: 7th April 2026

About Us:

Stour Environmental Credits Ltd. (SEC) is at the forefront of delivering environmental mitigation solutions to support sustainable development. We work closely with housing developers, planners, and environmental partners to ensure that growth is balanced with ecological responsibility.

We are now seeking a Business Support Lead to join our team and provide comprehensive support across our operational activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation that combines business innovation with environmental impact.

About The Role:

As Business Support Lead, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day business administration to support the General Manager and SEC Directors, along with:

• Acting as the first point of contact for environmental mitigation enquiries, managing responses via email and our Customer Relationship Management system.
• Tracking forthcoming planning applications and their environmental mitigation requirements.
• Recording and monitoring environmental mitigation secured by SEC, reconciling credit sales and scheme outcomes.
• Providing financial administration, including processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and allocating receipts.
• Generate Purchase Agreements, maintain spreadsheets for reconciliation of mitigation sales.
• Coordinating project and board meetings, including agendas, papers, and minutes.
• Provide statistical information, undertaking research and data analysis for the General Manager and SEC Board.

About you:

In order to thrive in this role, it is essential that you have strong experience of using and updating databases and spreadsheets along with:

• Demonstrable experience producing clear, concise written material.
• Experience of arranging meetings, preparing papers, and taking minutes.
• Excellent communication skills across email, phone, and face-to-face.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with strong organisational skills and prioritisation techniques.
• Experience in financial administration, including invoice processing and income recording and using basic financial packages similar to Quickbooks.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that is shaping the future of sustainable development. You'll be part of a small, dedicated team where your work makes a real difference to both the business and the environment.

We offer:

• Hybrid/flexible working
• Healthcare
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Covering Letter for this role.

Candidates With the Relevant Experience or Job Titles of; Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Administration Clerk, Finance Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Business Administrator, Accounts Admin, Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant may also be considered.