Administrative Assistant

Michael Page; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant for a temporary position in Northwich, focusing on procurement, inventory management, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. This temporary role offers competitive hourly pay and a chance to work in a professional environment within the Energy & Natural Resources sector.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and inventory tasks efficiently.
• Provide effective customer engagement and resolve queries.
• Coordinate with logistics partners for efficient operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Intune

Apple Business Manager

ServiceNow

Job description

The Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive support to ensure the efficient operation of the office, focusing on organisational and administrative tasks. This temporary role in Northwich within the Energy & Natural Resources sector requires a motivated professional with strong attention to detail.

Client Details

This is an opportunity to join a medium-sized organisation operating in the Energy & Natural Resources industry. The company is known for its commitment to operational excellence and maintaining a professional working environment.

Description

• Procurement & Inventory Management: Forecast demand, manage inventory levels, raise purchase requisitions, and coordinate with carrier and warehouse partners to ensure timely shipment and delivery, proactively escalating issues through to resolution.
• Customer Engagement: Provide high-quality customer service by communicating effectively with associates and hiring managers to support their requirements and resolve queries.
• Operational Support: Triage requests through the My Mobile platform, enforce policy by routing tasks and incidents appropriately, and manage service requests – including faulty device returns and replacements – while meeting SLA targets and maintaining clear stakeholder communication.
• Asset Governance & Compliance: Track assets throughout their lifecycle, perform secure data erasure, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Reverse Logistics: Manage field return quality assurance and route devices for repair and reuse, return to inventory, or environmentally responsible recycling, partnering with logistics providers to optimise end‑to‑end processes.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate with carriers and logistics partners, participating in onboarding activities and strategic forums to drive continuous improvement.

Profile

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Confident presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders.
• Strong critical‑thinking capability with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Proven ability to manage, prioritise, and deliver daily tasks within defined deadlines.

Desirable:

• Strong vendor management and external stakeholder communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on compliance and asset accuracy.
• Experience across end‑to‑end device lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of Intune, Apple Business Manager, and ServiceNow.

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Temporary role within the Energy & Natural Resources industry.
• Chance to work in a professional and supportive environment in Northwich.

If you are looking for a temporary opportunity to showcase your administrative skills, we encourage you to apply for this role.