Operations Administrator 6511

First Base Employment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Administrator in Gloucester, offering a full-time role focused on providing administrative support across departments. Key responsibilities include processing orders and managing inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary at £28,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in managing multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across departments.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and supplier documentation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage shared inboxes.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Operations Administrator6511
Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities of an Operations Administrator:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across internal departments and business functions.

• Process purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, and supplier documentation using Sage.

• Coordinate travel arrangements and ad hoc bookings for staff and team leads.

• Manage shared inboxes and respond to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner.

• Order and track staff uniforms and equipment for use across various departments.

• Reconcile departmental data and financial information for post-activity reviews.

• Assist with credit control and liaise with third-party suppliers regarding outstanding payments.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation using internal systems and databases.

• Support internal teams with data entry, file management, and process coordination.

• Help ensure compliance with internal procedures, health & safety standards, and quality benchmarks.

• Liaise with operational managers to gather logistics information and maintain timelines.

• Support event-related coordination tasks, such as accreditation management and document distribution.

• Contribute to sustainability and efficiency initiatives across the business.

Key Skills of an Operations Administrator:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a proactive approach

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Confident in managing multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams

• Reliable and professional when handling queries and coordinating activities

• Able to maintain accurate records and spot inconsistencies quickly

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently where required

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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