Administrator – Water Resources & Supply Strategy

Pertemps; East Hanningfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Administrator to support the Water Resources and Supply Strategy team in East Hanningfield on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role requires experience in general administration and excellent organizational skills, where you'll provide crucial support by managing data inputs, customer communications, and various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have a proactive approach and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Join us to make a significant impact in the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in general administration.
• Comfortable liaising with internal teams.
• Experience working with external organisations or customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for various projects including customer recruitment and data input.
• Assist with monthly data collection for regulatory water balance return.
• Manage shared mailboxes for Demand Planning and Supply teams.

Skills

General administration experience

Internal team liaison

External communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good written communication skills

Good verbal communication skills

Job description

Administrator – Water Resources & Supply Strategy

Hanningfield, CM3
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Monday–Friday

Essex and Suffolk Water is hiring an Administrator to join the Water Resources and Supply Strategy team on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a varied administrative role and enjoys supporting multiple teams within a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

As an Administrator, you will provide vital support to both the Demand Planning and Water Resources teams. Your role will involve data input, customer communication support, coordination of planning consultation responses, and general administrative tasks that keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for various projects, including customer recruitment, data checking, data input, and data cleaning
• Input customer contact details into the corporate reporting system
• Assist with monthly data collection for the company’s annual regulatory water balance return
• Support the Local Planning Liaison Officer by coordinating planning application responses, organising local authority communication events, and supporting data collection
• Carry out mail merges and prepare mail-outs
• Order and maintain stationery supplies, ensuring consistent stock levels
• Provide general administrative support including raising contractor invoices and assisting with accommodation, travel, and taxi bookings
• Manage shared mailboxes for both Demand Planning and Supply teams
• Order PPE and company uniform for the Water Resources team

About You

Essential Skills

• Experience in general administration
• Comfortable liaising with internal teams
• Experience working with external organisations or customers
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Knowledge

• Understanding of local authority planning processes
• Knowledge of Water Resources or Demand Planning

If you are highly organised, detail-focused, and looking for a rewarding administrative role within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Essex and Suffolk Water through Pertemps.