Office Administrator

Murray Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Office Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Glasgow City Centre. The role involves supporting various operational functions, including Health & Safety, HR, and finance. Candidates should have previous office administration experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Competitive salary of £25,000 – £27,000 per annum, with additional benefits like pension scheme and holiday entitlement, is offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a busy office administration role.
• Knowledge of tender documentation or contract admin is advantageous.
• Familiarity with finance tasks like timesheet processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Health & Safety team.
• Assist with preparing and submitting tenders.
• Compile reports for management.
• Process weekly and monthly timesheets.
• Support purchase and sales ledger functions.
• Deliver general HR administrative tasks.
• Assist with contract administration for operational projects.

Skills

Office administration experience

Tender documentation

Finance tasks knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proactivity and adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting an Office Administrator for our client based in Glasgow City Centre.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and varied administrative role within a professional services environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting the operational and back‑office functions of the business, providing administrative support across Health & Safety, HR, finance, and contract operations. This is a 6-month fixed‑term contract with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Health & Safety team, including maintaining documentation and records.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of tenders.
• Compiling and producing regular reports for management.
• Processing weekly and monthly timesheets.
• Supporting both the purchase and sales ledger functions with data entry and filing.
• Delivering general HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records.
• Assisting with contract administration and documentation for ongoing operational projects.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a busy office administration role is essential.
• Experience with tender documentation or contract admin is advantageous.
• Familiarity with basic finance tasks such as timesheet processing and ledger support.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Word.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to multitasking across departments.

Offering

• Salary between £25,000 – £27,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 6-month fixed‑term contract.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break.
• Fully office-based role in Glasgow City Centre.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive holiday entitlement.