Office Administrator

Centre for Process Innovation; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised and proactive Office Administrator. You will provide high-quality administrative support, enabling business objectives through excellent customer management. Responsibilities include coordinating travel, managing the switchboard, and supporting meetings. The ideal candidate has an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing admin support in a similar-sized organisation.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating travel and accommodation (UK and international).
• Reception duties and switchboard management.
• Organising meetings, room bookings, and refreshments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

D365

Job description

CPI has an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to provide high quality administrative support across our Sedgefield sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation in advanced manufacturing while supporting teams that make a real impact.

As an Office Administrator, you’ll play a key role in enabling business objectives through excellent customer management and efficient administrative support. You’ll be the backbone of daily operations, ensuring smooth coordination across teams and facilities.

The Role

Key tasks in the role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page:

• Coordinating travel and accommodation (UK and international)
• Reception duties and switchboard management
• Hosting visitors and supporting site tours
• Organising meetings, room bookings, and refreshments
• Raising purchase orders and ensuring value for money
• Supporting meetings with note-taking and action tracking
• Coordinating administration for monthly housekeeping audits
• Coordinating inductions for new starters
• General office duties including stationery orders, scanning, and hot desk bookings
• Supporting compliance responsibilities in relation to ISO14001, legal obligation compliance

The Person

The successful candidate must be educated to NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent) / have equivalent experience and be;

• Experienced in providing admin support in a similar-sized organisation
• An advanced user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, databases)
• A clear communicator with strong organisational skills
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivery

It would be great if you also:

• Hold an IT-related qualification
• Bring a proactive approach to decision-making and continuous improvement
• Have experience in using D365
• Have an awareness of the ISO14001 regulations

You’ll be joining a team that values PRIDE – our company values – and fosters a positive, ethical culture. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.