Business Administration Manager

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Brough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Business Administration Manager in Brough to lead office operations and support the commercial team. You will supervise an Apprentice Administrator, manage finance administration tasks, travel logistics, and internal systems to keep the department running smoothly.

The role focuses on efficient admin processes, compliance, and effective stakeholder communication in a busy, modern facility located in Brough.

Qualifications

• Senior level office administration or office management experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring an apprentice administrator.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Proficient IT skills and adaptability to new software.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage job files, issue quotations, and circulate Live Jobs summaries.
• Coordinate staff and contractor travel and accommodation and resolve booking issues.
• Maintain employee records, annual leave, sickness, and timesheets; manage HR onboarding docs.
• Oversee fleet documentation, vehicle service coordination, and parking charge processes.
• Oversee stationery, filing, post, and minutes; liaise with cleaning and IT contractors.
• Serve as primary contact for staff and suppliers; support directors and translate as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring/leadership

Travel coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Procurement Express

Connecteam

Microsoft Excel

Shared Drives/Spreadsheets

Compliance Genie

Job description

Job Title: Business Administration Manager

Department: Commercial

Location: Brough

Hours: 08:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our Client

Our client is an established and forward‑thinking business operating from a modern facility in Brough. They provide a supportive, well‑structured environment and are seeking an organized Business Administration Manager to lead office operations and support their commercial team.

Role Purpose

The Business Administration Manager ensures the smooth day‑to‑day running of the office, handles general administration, and supports the commercial functions. This position provides essential support across finance administration, job file management, travel logistics, internal systems, and fleet compliance. You will act as the central administrative contact and directly supervise an Apprentice Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Job File & Quotation Administration: Set up new job files, type and issue quotations, match incoming customer Purchase Orders, process completion certificates, and circulate daily Live Jobs summaries.
• Travel & Accommodation Coordination: Book and track staff and contractor travel and accommodation, liaise with providers to resolve booking issues, communicate arrangements to site teams, and chase outstanding invoices.
• Workforce & HR Administration: Maintain employee records on workforce software covering annual leave, sickness, and timesheets. Coordinate Return to Work documentation, DBS, and Right to Work checks.
• Fleet & Compliance Administration: Manage the payment and appeal process for parking charges, coordinate vehicle servicing and repairs with garages, and maintain up‑to‑date vehicle documentation.
• Office & Facilities Management: Oversee stationery ordering, filing, and post. Coordinate logistics and take minutes for internal meetings. Liaise with cleaning and IT support contractors.
• Stakeholder & Communication Support: Act as the primary point of contact for staff and suppliers. Support directors with correspondence, document preparation, and Portuguese translations where required. Escalate billing or compliance issues timely.

Key Systems Used

• Procurement Express (purchase orders and invoice processing)
• Connecteam (workforce management, timesheets, annual leave tracking)
• Microsoft Excel / Shared Drive Spreadsheets (job files, accommodation, credit card logs)
• Compliance Genie (sickness and return to work administration)

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a senior office administration, office management, or commercial support role.
• Experience or willingness to supervise and mentor a junior apprentice administrator.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tracking tasks calmly.
• Strong IT literacy, with complete confidence using Microsoft Excel and adapting to modern software platforms.
• Excellent communication skills to build professional relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and directors.
• Previous experience with travel coordination, basic HR onboarding administration, or fleet tracking is highly advantageous