Administrative Support

Manpower UK Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Administrative Support professional for a dynamic role in a high-profile infrastructure project. Based in Gloucester with a hybrid work model, you will provide essential administrative support, coordinate activities of the Post CS2 programme, and work closely with senior stakeholders. Successful candidates will have strong organizational skills, a proactive approach, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills including support for project teams.
• Experience managing multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Post CS2 Programme Manager.
• Schedule meetings and track actions.
• Maintain and update programme documentation and logs.
• Act as a central communication point for the programme.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Confident communicator

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Power BI experience

Experience supporting project teams

High attention to detail

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Administrative Support

Location: Aztec West (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home after training)
Rate: 160 per day
Contract: Ongoing / Contract

We are currently looking for an Administrative Support professional to join the Post CS2 Programme supporting one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects.

Based at Aztec West, this role will support the Post CS2 Programme Manager, providing high-quality administrative and project coordination support to ensure the successful delivery of programme activities across the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project.

About the Role

You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Post CS2 programme, acting as a central point of coordination for meetings, actions, reporting, documentation and stakeholder communications. This is a varied role requiring strong organisation, confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders, and the ability to work proactively in a complex, fast-moving environment.

After an initial training and development period, hybrid working is available (3 days in the office, 2 from home). Occasional travel to Bridgwater offices and HPC site may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and PMO support to the Post CS2 Programme Manager
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and workshops, prepare agendas, take minutes and track actions
• Maintain and update programme logs, registers and documentation
• Act as a central point of contact for programme communications and queries
• Collate updates from workstream leads and produce reports, summaries and dashboards
• Support internal project assurance activities and audit requirements
• Own Post CS2 programme meetings end-to-end, including action follow-up
• Maintain accurate records across systems, databases and spreadsheets

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Power BI experience desirable)
• Experience supporting project or programme teams (PMO experience advantageous)
• High attention to detail and a proactive, "can-do" approach
• Comfortable working independently and within a wider team

Personal Attributes

• Calm under pressure with the ability to work efficiently
• Highly organised, proactive and accountable
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity
• Passion for continuous improvement and high standards of delivery