Regional Administrative Officer

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial is seeking a Regional Administrative Officer in Birmingham. This temporary placement runs for 7-8 weeks, with a 35-hour week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and a pay rate of £17.45 per hour.

The role involves supporting day-to-day operations, coordinating administrative tasks and liaising with internal and external contacts. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, professional approach, capable of handling

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office support experience.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with IT systems, databases and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling information.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a busy environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the management team and wider staff.
• Respond to enquiries from internal colleagues and external contacts in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, correspondence, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records, update databases and ensure information is kept organised and up to date.
• Assist with coordinating meetings, events, training sessions and other activities.
• Prepare meeting documentation, take minutes where required and assist with follow-up actions.
• Support data entry, information gathering and the preparation of reports.
• Process invoices, purchase orders and expense claims in line with established procedures.
• Assist with general office duties, including ordering supplies and coordinating equipment and facilities.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately, following relevant data protection procedures.
• Manage competing priorities and provide additional administrative support as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Discretion handling confidential info

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional Administrative Officer

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Temporary placement, 7-8 weeks, ending 18 December 2026

Pay: £17.45 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Administrator to support a busy team in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting day-to-day operations, coordinating administrative tasks and ensuring a smooth and efficient service. You will work with a range of colleagues and external contacts in a varied role where flexibility, professionalism and good communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the management team and wider staff.
• Respond to enquiries from internal colleagues and external contacts in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, correspondence, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records, update databases and ensure information is kept organised and up to date.
• Assist with coordinating meetings, events, training sessions and other activities.
• Prepare meeting documentation, take minutes where required and assist with follow-up actions.
• Support data entry, information gathering and the preparation of reports.
• Process invoices, purchase orders and expense claims in line with established procedures.
• Assist with general office duties, including ordering supplies and coordinating equipment and facilities.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately, following relevant data protection procedures.
• Manage competing priorities and provide additional administrative support as required.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous administrative or office support experience.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using IT systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A professional, approachable and customer-focused attitude.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.