Lab Operations & Administration Specialist

BRE TRUST; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (5% match)25

Life assurance (4x salary)

Maternity package

Health cashback

Onsite facilities

BRE Academy access

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

BRE is looking for a meticulous Business Support Administrator to provide operational, administrative and coordination support within the FDET team, based at our Watford office. In an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory environment, you will help maintain records, systems and processes that underpin lab compliance, project delivery and day-to-day operations.

You will work with laboratory management, technical staff and stakeholders to coordinate activities, manage documentation, support project

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination or business support role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Confidence working with data, reports, financial information and basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and operation of the FDET laboratory.
• Coordinate laboratory schedules, project tracking and resource planning activities.
• Prepare quotations and assist with project administration and reporting.
• Support forecasting, revenue tracking and other financial administrative activities.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and filing systems.
• Assist with document control processes and support internal and external audits.
• Coordinate equipment calibration records, maintenance schedules and supplier activities.
• Manage stock, consumables, purchasing requests and orders.
• Maintain training records, competency matrices and departmental documentation.
• Support health and safety activities, meetings and action tracking.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and monitor follow-up actions.
• Manage enquiries, correspondence, travel arrangements and other administrative requests.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

BRE is looking for a meticulous Business Support Administrator to provide operational, administrative and coordination support within the FDET team, based at our Watford office. In an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory environment, you will help maintain records, systems and processes that underpin lab compliance, project delivery and day-to-day operations.

You will work with laboratory management, technical staff and stakeholders to coordinate activities, manage documentation, support project