Research Administrator

K3 Advisory Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KBS Corporate, part of K3 Advisory Group, is seeking a Research Administrator to support our M&A research function. The role is predominantly based from home with travel to our Bolton headquarters for team events and meetings.

You will manage a high-traffic inbox, register new acquisition interests, perform data entry in our CRM, liaise with parties regarding funding capability, and handle confidential documents for potential acquirers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail is required as you will be handling confidential information.
• Excellent time and resource management skills to be utilised in a deadline-orientated environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, particularly written.
• Previous administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-traffic inbox.
• Registering new interest in acquisition opportunities and communicating this interest across the business.
• Data entry via our in-house CRM system.
• Liaising with interested parties to obtain information regarding funding capability.
• Communicating with our clients regarding interest received for their businesses and releasing confidential documents to potential acquirers.

Skills

Excellent time management

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Previous administrative experience preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

CRM system

Job description

At KBS Corporate, part of K3 Advisory Group, we sell more companies than any other UK-based company sales adviser. In 2025 alone, we have sold over 249 companies, which is 322% more than the next closest UK adviser.

The Research Administrator supports our M&A research function and the successful candidate will receive full, ongoing training from an experienced team. This role is predominantly based from home, with travel to our Bolton headquarters for team events, meetings etc.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a high-traffic inbox.

• Registering new interest in acquisition opportunities and communicating this interest across the business.

• Data entry via our in-house CRM system.

• Liaising with interested parties to obtain information regarding funding capability.

• Communicating with our clients regarding interest received for their businesses and releasing confidential documents to potential acquirers.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook and Excel.

• Strong attention to detail is required as you will be handling confidential information.

• Excellent time and resource management skills to be utilised in a deadline-orientated environment.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, particularly written.

• Previous administrative experience preferred.