Business Support Manager

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail focused Business Support Manager to strengthen operational effectiveness across our Cambridge site.

You will act as the central point of coordination for the onsite management team, leading operational support and projects to ensure flawless delivery, excellent communication flow, and precise and consistent delivery of business administration.

Are you a proactive, ideas and detail‑driven professional who is a natural lead who loves bringing structure and efficiency to a fast‑moving corporate environment? Do you take initiative naturally and enjoy being the go‑to person who keeps everything running smoothly?

We’re looking for a Business Support Manager to join our Cambridge team - someone with high energy, strong organisational skills, experience of operating at a senior level and a passion for supporting organisations and driving operational excellence.

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 + benefits

What you’ll do

• Be the central coordination point and owner of administrative management.
• Direct best practice whilst ensuring positive stakeholder engagement.
• Lead meeting management, communications, documentation and daily operations.
• Deliver outstanding onboarding experiences and support our people processes.
• Improve systems, workflows and tools to enhance productivity.
• Propose, lead and support cross‑functional projects with structure, clarity and follow‑through.
• Represent the team with professionalism and a solutions‑oriented mindset.

What You Bring

• Proactive ownership – you see what needs to be done and act. Ability to thrive during change and manage multiple priorities.
• Provide organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail under time pressure. Deliver flawless meeting management and action tracking.
• Outstanding MS Office experience and knowledge of AI and digital administrative tools.
• Line management and leadership capabilities/experience to initiate apprentice level intake to support business administration.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a visible impact, bring fresh energy, and elevate the support provided to our leadership team.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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