Business Support Lead - Stour Environmental Credits -Salary c. £27k per annum - closing date 07.04.2026

Business Support Lead – closing date 07.04.2026
Salary c. £27k per annum
Permanent – Full time – 37 hours per week
Hybrid role with opportunity to work remotely and in the office
Location: International House, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent TN23 1HU

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.

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

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.

For an informal discussion about this unique opportunity please contact Clark Gordon, on 07469375671 or Lee Foreman on 01233 330509

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