Business Administrator (Ambergate)

National Gas; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Business Administrator to support the development of the Safety Technical Competency framework. This role involves maintaining competence systems, monitoring data quality, and assisting audits. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of relevant legislative requirements.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to thrive in compliance-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the competence system.
• Monitor data quality and security standards.
• Produce monthly reports on competency status.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Accountability

Knowledge of Safety Technical Competency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in business administration or management discipline

Job description

Business Administrator

£26,446 to £29,557 plus up to 6% bonus

Ambergate

About us

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

This role supports the development and ongoing maintenance of the Safety Technical Competency (STC) framework and plays a key part in managing the business’s competence management strategy. It ensures that systems and processes are in place to maintain a skilled, compliant, and competent workforce.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain and update the competence system and associated competence passports.
• Provide system support and escalating issues where necessary.
• Monitor data quality and security standards, identifying areas for improvement.
• Respond to general queries regarding the competency systems and framework.
• Support the Compliance Lead with ongoing audits of the competence system.
• Assist the technical training team with administrative tasks and team coverage.
• Produce monthly reports on competency status.
• Support internal and external audits, as well as accreditations and standards.

About you

You’ll be detail-oriented and highly organised, with a strong sense of accountability and a collaborative approach. You’ll be confident working with systems and data, and thrive in environments where accuracy and compliance are key. You’ll have great communication skills which will help you build effective relationships across teams and support others.

Key requirements & experience

• Knowledge of Safety Technical Competency requirements and associated training.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislative requirements, company standards, and procedures.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a business administration or management discipline - desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%).
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays).
• Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more.
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury.
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace.

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.