Operations Administrator - Contract

Michael Page Legal; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in Leatherhead seeks an Operations Administrator on a contract basis to manage day-to-day admin tasks, support suppliers, finance, procurement, and internal approvals, and ensure smooth office operations in the life science sector.

You will coordinate with UK & Ireland stakeholders, manage diaries, meetings, IT requests, invoices, and vendor setup, and back up the Office Coordinator as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, office support, or business coordination role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and financial systems (e.g. SAP).
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Service-oriented with problem-solving abilities and independence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support management of suppliers, including contract administration, vendor set-up, purchase orders, and timely invoice payments.
• Assist with finance, procurement, legal, and internal approvals per company policies.
• Act as administrative contact for UK & Ireland stakeholders, resolving operational queries.
• Provide diary management, meeting coordination, room bookings, visitor management and catering arrangements.
• Coordinate with local, regional, and global teams on IT equipment requests, repairs, upgrades and office supplies.
• Support development, review, approval, printing, storage, distribution, version control and withdrawal of materials through approved processes.
• Assist with recruitment administration, interview scheduling, candidate communications, onboarding, and liaison with agencies.
• Support business contracting via documentation and pre-execution activities.
• Raise purchase orders and assist with invoice management with finance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Operations Administrator - Contract role in Leatherhead involves managing day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations within the life science industry. You'll play a key part in supporting the team and keeping everything running efficiently.

Client Details

This role is with a company in the life science industry based in Leatherhead.

Description

• Support the management of suppliers, including contract administration, vendor set-up, purchase order creation, and facilitating timely payment of invoices.
• Assist with finance, procurement, legal, and internal approval processes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Act as a key administrative contact for UK & Ireland stakeholders, supporting the resolution of operational and supplier-related queries.
• Provide administrative support for day-to-day business activities, including diary management, meeting coordination, room bookings, visitor management, and catering arrangements.
• Coordinate with local, regional, and global teams to support office operations, including IT equipment requests, repairs, upgrades, and office supplies management.
• Support the development, review, approval, printing, storage, distribution, version control, and withdrawal of promotional and non‑promotional materials through approved company processes.
• Assist with recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, onboarding activities, and liaison with recruitment agencies where required.
• Support the business contracting process by coordinating required documentation and administrative activities prior to contract execution.
• Raise purchase orders and support invoice management activities, partnering with finance colleagues to resolve supplier and payment queries.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of internal and external meetings, events, workshops, and business activities, including logistics management where required.
• Support local and regional projects and initiatives, providing administrative and organisational assistance as needed.
• Help maintain office procedures, records management, filing systems, and administrative processes in line with company requirements.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with office‑related health and safety requirements, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Act as backup to the Office Coordinator, providing support and cover for office management, facilities administration, vendor management, business continuity activities, and other operational responsibilities as required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.
• Contribute positively to a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act in accordance with company policies, industry codes, legal requirements, and compliance standards at all times.

Profile

• Experience in an administrative, office support, or business coordination role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or other regulated industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and financial systems (e. SAP).
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Service-oriented with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently, use initiative, and anticipate challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Job Offer

• Hourly pay ranging from £16 to £20, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract offering flexibility and valuable experience in the life science industry.
• Opportunity to work in Leatherhead, a convenient and accessible location.

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