Project Support Administrator

Ipsum Utilities Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Support Administrator to enhance their administration team. Responsibilities include managing office operations, ensuring compliance, and providing support to internal teams. The ideal candidate has proven administrative experience, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an office administrator or similar role is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Support Manager with office management.
• Coordinate activities to ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide support to onsite operatives and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Administration Qualifications

Job description

Project Support Administrator

Location: Milnthorpe. Employment type: Full time. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week 9am to 5pm.

What’s in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Excellent annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Administrator to support our current administration team. You will be required to have relevant experience of an administrative role combined with strong communication and organisational skills. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Project Support Manager on all aspects of office management to support the smooth running of the day-to-day operations
• Coordinate office activities and operations to ensure compliance to company policies.
• Provide support to onsite operatives and senior management as required
• Handling correspondence including emails, letters, packages and phone calls
• Maintain and update online records and databases.
• Provide support to internal teams to ensure training requests and renewals are processed in a timely manner
• Assist with financial tasks such as timesheets, allowances, payroll, purchase orders and invoices.
• Manage inventory of office supplies, including stationary and multimedia equipment to ensure smooth office operations
• Submit timely reports to client as assigned

About you

• Administration Qualifications would be advantageous and previous proven experience as an office administrator or similar role is essential
• Strong knowledge and be proficient in using Microsoft office packages – Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively as a team or on your own.
• Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively.
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness to help and to learn from colleagues.
• Strong enthusiasm and personal drive
• Enjoys a varied role
• Polite and helpful telephone manner
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates attention to detail in their work

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!