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Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

At Turner & Townsend, we help deliver transformational programmes and projects that make a difference around the world. We're looking for a proactive, highly organised Business Administrator to play a key role in supporting our operations across Slovakia and the wider Central & Eastern European region.

This is a varied and hands-on position that combines business operations, administration, finance support, HR coordination, business development assistance, and office management. You'll be at the heart of the business, ensuring our teams, processes, and workplace run smoothly while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

The Opportunity

As Business Administrator, you will act as the central point of coordination for local operational activities, vendors, and office services. You'll work closely with leadership, employees, external providers, and regional teams to ensure business continuity, compliance, and operational excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple business functions while gaining exposure to HR, finance, business development, events, and operational management.

Key Responsibilities

Business Operations & Office Management

Ensure smooth day-to-day office and business operations.
Coordinate vendors, service providers, and office facilities.
Manage office standards, supplies, access control, and visitor procedures.
Organise meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on actions.
Support onboarding and offboarding activities from an operational perspective.
Maintain office procedures and ensure compliance with company policies.

Business Development & Marketing Support

Support proposal and bid activities in accordance with company policies.
Assist with presentation preparation and business development materials.
Contribute to capability statements and marketing initiatives.
Support participation in industry events and conferences.

Executive & Event Support

Assist leadership with management meetings, workshops, town halls, and team events.
Coordinate venues, catering, logistics, communications, and event materials.
Liaise with external suppliers and manage event-related budgets and administration.

Finance Operations Support

Manage invoice processing, approvals, and submission to accounting.
Track operational expenditure and support budget monitoring.
Assist employees with expense reimbursement processes.
Maintain supplier and client documentation and contract records.
Coordinate supplier and client onboarding activities.

HR & Employee Support

Support the flow of employment-related documentation.
Coordinate with external payroll and benefits providers.
Assist employees with travel, expenses, and operational policies.
Manage employee benefit administration, including meal card services.
Support IT equipment allocation and recovery for joiners and leavers.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Coordinate HSE activities with management and external specialists.
Support health and safety training, inspections, and compliance requirements.
Maintain relevant documentation and records.
Coordinate employee PPE requirements.
Monitor environmental and sustainability-related office metrics.

Logistics & Courier Management

Coordinate domestic and international courier services.
Manage shipment tracking, records, and supplier relationships.
Control related costs and support process improvements.

Qualifications

We're looking for an organised and service-oriented professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes ownership of delivering high-quality support.

Essential Experience

3-4 years' experience in business operations, business support, HR administration, finance operations, business development support, or a similar coordination role.
Experience working with external vendors and service providers.
Knowledge of HR and finance processes, including onboarding, offboarding, invoices, expenses, and document management.
Experience supporting multiple teams, stakeholders, or locations.
Fluent Slovak and English, both written and spoken.

Desirable Experience

Experience providing support across multiple countries or regional teams.
Previous experience in a corporate, professional services, consultancy, or project-driven environment.
Experience working within Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) markets.

Key Skills

Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
Strong attention to detail with a pragmatic and solution-focused approach.
Proactive, hands-on, and customer-focused mindset.
Ability to balance routine administration with changing business priorities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
Dependable, accountable, and able to work independently.

Why Join Turner & Townsend?

Be part of a leading global consultancy.
Work in a dynamic and collaborative international environment.
Gain exposure to a broad range of business functions.
Develop your career in a role with significant responsibility and impact.
Join a people-focused organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Apply Today

If you're a highly organised professional who enjoys supporting business operations and making a real impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help drive operational excellence at Turner & Townsend.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.