Project Administrator

Randstad Sourceright; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading RPO & MSP Recruitment Services provider in the UK seeks a Project Administrator to support project teams and ensure their success. This hybrid role involves providing administrative support across various functions, organizing meetings, and helping with project-related tasks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, adapting to changing project demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to teams.
• Support project milestones across functions and projects.
• Assist in establishing project sites and provide support.
• Organize meetings, workshops and manage travel arrangements.
• Order supplies and resources for project sites.
• Ensure project teams have required resources and support.
• Support the engineering department with bids and tenders.
• Adapt to different projects and functions as needed.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Excellent planning abilities

Strong self-discipline

Agile and flexible approach

Attention to detail

Proficiency in administrative tasks

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title : Project Administrator

Location : Manchester (Hybrid working - 3 days per week in office)

Contract length : 9 months

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a Project Officer to join an exciting energy organisation. This is a crucial resource for the entire business, supporting various functions and projects as demand requires.

More than just a standard administrative position, this role involves substantial project-focused work, offering a diverse and reactive day-to-day experience where no two days are the same. You will be instrumental in ensuring project teams and Directors have everything they need to succeed. Initially, you will support two existing Project Officers across their projects, with the opportunity for your responsibilities to grow as you gain experience and training. Some of the duties will include :

• Providing comprehensive clerical, administrative and business support to various teams and functions
• Supporting project milestones across different functions and projects
• Assisting in the establishment of project sites and providing direct support to on‑site project teams
• Organizing meetings, workshops and managing travel arrangements at the site level
• Ordering necessary supplies and resources for project sites
• Ensuring project teams and directors are equipped with all required resources and support
• Supporting the engineering department with bids and tenders
• Demonstrating the flexibility to move across different projects and functions based on demand

Required experience

• Exceptional organizational skills, excellent planning abilities and strong self-discipline
• A positive, proactive, agile and flexible approach, capable of adapting to competing and often‑changing requirements
• Excellent attention to detail
• Minimum proficiency in administrative tasks and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office