United Kingdom Marine Operations Support Advisor
Southampton, GB, SO15 2WY
RINA is currently recruiting for a Business Operations Support Advisor to join its office in Southampton within the North Europe Marine Division.
Why RINA?
RINA is an independent global engineering and consulting company providing technical advisory, assurance, and engineering services across the renewable energy and wider infrastructure markets. We support investors, lenders, IPPs, and developers through investment support and specialist technical consultancy, delivering a comprehensive package of services across the full project lifecycle.
With more than 150 years of engineering heritage, RINA works in close partnership with clients to deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions. Our global network of approximately 3,900 professionals operates across 200 offices in over 70 countries, enabling us to support projects worldwide with local expertise and international capability.
Mission
RINA UK is seeking Business Operations Support Advisor, to work within the UK Marine Business in Southampton, with a focus on managing administrative tasks from the creation of customers in a database to the issuance of invoices, playing a crucial role in ensuring smooth customer interactions and efficient business operations.
Key Accountabilities
Administrative Support:
- Perform general clerical tasks, such as photocopying, filing, and data entry.
- Assist with the coordination of meetings and events.
- Assist the office with the purchase requisition process.
- Provide administrative support to various departments as needed.
- Ensure to reach department KPIs.
Non-Productive Product Purchase Requisitions:
- Manage and coordinate non-productive product purchase requisitions.
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and inquiries, redirecting them appropriately.
Document Archiving:
- Establish and maintain a systematic document archiving system.
- Organise and categorise documents for easy retrieval.
- Implement best practices for document retention and disposal.
- Ensure document confidentiality and security.
Travel Arrangements:
- Book travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and transportation, for employees or executives attending meetings or events.
Customer Data Management:
- Create and maintain accurate customer records in the database.
- Ensure that customer information is up-to-date and complete.
- Handle customer inquiries related to account information and updates.
Offer Preparation:
- Calculate and generate offers based on fee tables or service agreements.
Invoicing:
- Generate and issue invoices to customers based on sales orders or service agreements.
- Verify the accuracy of invoice details, including pricing and quantities.
- Handle invoice‑related inquiries and discrepancies.
Timesheet Management:
- Remind technical staff to submit accurate and timely timesheets for each project.
- Ensure timesheets are completed in accordance with company policies and client requirements.
Customer Communication:
- Communicate with customers to provide information about products, services, and order status.
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
- Send out communication regarding invoices, payment reminders, and other relevant updates.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in customer interactions.
- Maintain accurate and organised records of customer communications, transactions, and invoices.
Skills and Experience
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- Strong proficiency in customer data management, including maintaining accurate records and handling inquiries.
- Experience in offer management, contract processing, and customer order fulfilment.
- Familiarity with invoicing, payment processing, and timesheet management is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, orders, invoices, and customer records.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Proven ability to handle customer inquiries professionally and resolve issues efficiently.
- Good problem-solving skills to address billing discrepancies, order concerns, and other customer-related challenges.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements related to documentation, invoicing, and customer interactions.
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with CRM systems or internal business management tools.
- While not mandatory, experience with financial operations, such as payment tracking and invoice management, is an advantage.
- A proactive and customer-oriented mindset, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction.
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