Administrative Coordinator

Halyard and Micon Group; Truro; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Cornwall is seeking a highly organized Administrator to support daily operations and maintain professional documentation. This role involves providing administrative support to project managers and coordinating inquiries. The ideal candidate will have advanced Microsoft Office skills and previous experience in an administrative position, contributing to efficient processes and reliable support for the team.

Qualifications

• Experience with document management and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to the UK office.
• Prepare and maintain professional documentation.
• Manage project details in company information systems.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent English writing, editing and proofreading abilities

Previous experience in a similar administrative role

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Self-motivated and resourceful

Proficiency in project management software

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Tools

SharePoint

OneDrive

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Micon is a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering company with service capabilities covering the following areas: geology, mining, metallurgy, mineral economics, and environmental & social studies in the mining, minerals processing and financial sectors.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrator to provide essential support to UK office based in Cornwall. The Administrator will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining professional documentation and coordinating administrative activities across the company. They will be an important point of contact for project managers, project team members, clients, vendors and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to the UK office.
• Prepare, format and maintain professional company documentation including proposals, reports, technical documents and meeting minutes.
• Ensure all documents comply with company branding standards while maintaining strict confidentiality of company and client information.
• Manage the tracking of project details and information in company information systems.
• Help maintain document storage systems in good order, including SharePoint, servers and other systems as required.
• Support finance and payroll teams with administrative information requests and special global projects as required.
• Manage incoming inquiries and direct them appropriately.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, travel arrangements, and other administrative activities.
• Provide general assistance to the wider administrative team as needed.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with strong formatting and editing skills.
• Excellent English writing, editing and proofreading abilities, including business writing.
• Previous experience in a similar administrative role.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills and an ability to balance multiple tasks and effectively prioritize assignments.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft tools, specifically SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficiency in project management related processes and software.
• Strong aptitude and interest for learning new technologies.
• Knowledge in formal documentation formatting, filing and tracking techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information with diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected international consultancy and contribute to the success of a dynamic team. As an Administrator you will be a trusted resource within the company ensuring efficient processes, professional documentation and reliable support for the team.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. They shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the role. Employees will be expected to follow the direction of their supervisor and perform the assigned work that the company deems them qualified to perform in accordance with the company’s values, job performance and key behaviour expectations.

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years required

Vacancies: 1