Administrator

Millbank Holdings; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cumbria seeks an Administrative Support Officer for a 6 month contract. This role involves coordinating project documentation and supporting project teams in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organisation, communication skills, and IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office. The role offers the chance to contribute to a major infrastructure programme while working within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience within a busy, process-driven environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and confidence learning new systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
• Strong organisational ability, able to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a proactive and dependable approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating diaries, meetings and team schedules while ensuring information is shared promptly.
• Preparing, formatting and distributing project documents, reports and presentations.
• Maintaining accurate records, logs and databases to support compliance.
• Assisting with onboarding processes and arranging inductions.
• Supporting general office operations to keep the project team functioning efficiently.

Skills

Organisational ability

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised and proactive administrator based in Cumbria looking for a 6 month contract? Are you ready to support a major UK infrastructure programme with precision and professionalism? Can you handle a high volume of documentation and coordination tasks with accuracy?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Support Officer to join a leading engineering consultancy working on a major infrastructure programme in Cumbria - this role is a 6 month contract. You'll play a vital role in supporting project teams, ensuring documentation, coordination and communication all run seamlessly day‑to‑day.

We would also welcome applications from candidates within construction, nuclear, engineering, defence or major project delivery.

This role would suit candidates working as Project Administrator, Site Administrator, Document Controller, Office Coordinator, Project Support Officer, Project Assistant, Compliance Administrator, Operations Administrator, Technical Administrator or PMO Support Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating diaries, meetings and team schedules while ensuring information is shared promptly.
• Preparing, formatting and distributing project documents, reports and presentations to required standards.
• Maintaining accurate records, logs and databases to support compliance and project governance.
• Assisting with onboarding processes, including collating required paperwork and arranging inductions.
• Supporting general office operations to keep the project team functioning efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience within a busy, process‑driven environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and confidence learning new systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
• Strong organisational ability, able to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a proactive and dependable approach to problem‑solving.

Apply

Get in touch now. If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, then apply now or contact Emma Roberts.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.