Administrative Assistant

PE Global (UK); Desford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a leading engineering organization in Desford. This 24-month contract role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The successful candidate will manage schedules, coordinate travel, handle communications, and ensure efficient office operations. Experience in a similar administrative role is essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships within teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Administrative Assistant, Team Assistant or Office Administrator role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Answer and manage incoming telephone calls.
• Maintain team calendars and schedules.
• Prepare and format correspondence and reports.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Manage office supplies and administrative activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the role

PE Global is currently recruiting an experienced Administrative Assistant to join a world-leading engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Desford.

Location

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract

Contract: 24 months

Hourly rate

Hourly rate: £12.98 PAYE

The Role

As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the team. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, coordinating schedules, travel, communications, and office activities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and manage incoming telephone calls, taking messages and responding to routine enquiries
• Maintain team calendars, holiday schedules, and staff availability records
• Keep organisational policies and procedure documents up to date
• Prepare, format and distribute correspondence, presentations, reports and meeting minutes
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
• Process expenses, assist with payments and support company charge card reconciliation
• Arrange meetings, book meeting rooms and coordinate facilities where required
• Manage office supplies and support general office administration activities
• Provide administrative support to a team of professional employees while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Administrative Assistant, Team Assistant or Office Administrator role.
• A degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience coordinating travel, meetings and expense administration.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability within a changing business environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Visa Requirements

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***