Business Administrator

1st Horizon Surveying & Engineering Ltd; Dodworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Access to employee benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A growing engineering company in Dodworth is seeking a confident and organised Business Administrator. The role involves serving as the first point of contact, managing inquiries, and assisting the admin team in various tasks. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail. This full-time position offers significant career progression and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative or clerical role is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees.
• Manage multiple inboxes and assist in formatting and preparing reports.
• Progress reporting to the Business Admin Team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

9 GCSE’s Grade 9-4 (A*- C)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Overview

Due to sustained growth, we are currently seeking a Business Administrator to assist the Business Admin Team in many aspects of the business.

The ideal candidate will be confident, organised with an excellent attention to detail and a robust work ethic. They will be flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment at the heart of a dynamic and forward-thinking business. The ability to work with a variety of individuals across all levels of the business is essential. Candidates should possess confident communication skills, with the ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner. The candidate will be self-motivated with an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to progress their career in a rapidly growing organisation.

Typical Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, ensuring a warm and professional welcome
• Managing phone calls, and directing inquiries to the appropriate departments
• Planning and scheduling own workload so that all activities are completed accurately and on time
• Assisting with the organisation of all maintenance suppliers that service both the premises and business
• Participate in and contribute to administrative continuous improvement activities
• Processing of staff expenses and management of fuel cards
• Receive supplier invoices and assist with the supplier purchase order system
• Maintenance of company vehicles and the company vehicle database; arranging and managing service schedules, documentation and delivering vehicles where necessary
• Assist in promoting the company’s online presence via online platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook
• Progress reporting to Business Admin Team (daily or as appropriate depending on the requirement)
• Maintaining internal stock including stationery, consumables, advertising materials and refreshments
• Organisation and development of the internal online and physical storage systems
• Organisation of general housekeeping of the building
• Assist in conducting a wide range of detailed research tasks
• Maintaining PPE and staff uniform, including renewals and storage
• Maintaining the equipment database and arranging calibration and servicing
• Maintenance and development of the company asset register
• Organising staff accommodation and expenses as required
• Managing multiple inboxes
• Assist in formatting and preparing reports

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• 9 GCSE’s Grade 9-4 (A*- C)
• Proven experience in an administrative or clerical role is preferred
• Proficiency in using computer systems and office software
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks performed
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• The ability to take ownership of your own work, progression, and development with guidance from a mentor

In return, we offer

• Actively endorsed career progression
• Excellence & CPD is extensively promoted with opportunities for growing with the company as we continue to expand at a significant rate
• Substantial investment in staff training, with regular training days & TEAM events
• A fantastic working environment in our custom-built, company-owned offices
• A positive team spirit, where excellence is rewarded
• Generous leave entitlement with Christmas Shutdown
• Leave allowance increasing with service
• Access to employee benefits
• Regular staff social events
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Outstanding opportunities for professional and personal development

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Civil Engineering