Administration Team Lead: Major Projects (12-Month FTC)

National Highways; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways are seeking an Administration Team Leader for Major Projects. You will provide administrative support to project teams and/or the Programme Manager, shaping new ways of working to improve investment delivery on Large Renewal schemes.

Based in our Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham offices (travel to other sites may be required). You will lead a team, manage information, and drive improvements to meet cost, time and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications for diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to compile information from multiple sources and present robust recommendations.
• Experience delivering high-quality events and learning lessons for future use.
• Experience in a team support/administration role within an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management, leadership and development for a team delivering proactive support for projects.
• Lead information management and maintain project records in line with policies and legal requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and value delivery to customers and stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships across the Directorate to support delivery and benefits.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, including plans, risks and engagement plans.
• Coordinate information flow into group inboxes and ensure timely action on requests.

Skills

Communications

MS Office

Data analysis

Event delivery

Team support

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

National Highways are seeking an Administration Team Leader for Major Projects. You will provide administrative support to project teams and/or the Programme Manager, shaping new ways of working to improve investment delivery on Large Renewal schemes.

Based in our Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham offices (travel to other sites may be required). You will lead a team, manage information, and drive improvements to meet cost, time and quality targets.