Part-Time Business Support Administrator (20h) - Flexible

JOHN LEWIS; Darwen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Herbert Parkinson, a proud part of the John Lewis Partnership, is seeking a capable administrator to provide essential support to the Business Support Officer. The role entails maintaining business continuity, ensuring compliance, and strengthening partner engagement at our Darwen office.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week, Mon–Fri, likely mornings) and based in Darwen, Lancashire. It offers meaningful, practical work supporting operational efficiency and workplace wellbeing within a

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication with cross-functional stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a zero tolerance for errors.

Responsibilities

• Manage sickness absence line and communicate with Partners.
• Update production timesheets in Workday.
• Coordinate branch visits and agendas with facilities and refreshments.
• Book site-wide business travel when required.
• Support site and team activities for wellbeing and engagement.
• Assist with careers events and school/college involvement.
• Provide administrative support for accreditation frameworks (ISO/SMETA/CHAS/Constructionline).

Skills

Administrative experience

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Herbert Parkinson, a proud part of the John Lewis Partnership, is seeking a capable administrator to provide essential support to the Business Support Officer. The role entails maintaining business continuity, ensuring compliance, and strengthening partner engagement at our Darwen office.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week, Mon–Fri, likely mornings) and based in Darwen, Lancashire. It offers meaningful, practical work supporting operational efficiency and workplace wellbeing within a