Resource & Business Administrator

Story Contracting Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Volunteering days

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited is seeking an organised Resource Administrator to support resource planning in the Eastern region. The role is people-focused, requiring strong communication, teamwork and attention to detail, with a minimum of 32 hours per week.

We offer a competitive salary and pension, health cash plan and wellbeing support, training and career development opportunities, and two paid volunteering days each year. This is a mobile, UK-wide role with travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Clear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in administration and office support.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as this role requires travel to sites across the UK.
• Ability to quickly learn and confidently use new systems, processes, and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling and allocation of labour; maintain resource availability records and reconcile timesheets.
• Support with travel and accommodation requests.
• Deputise for the Resource Coordinator when required.
• Liaise with site teams and subcontractors to confirm resource requirements.
• Undertake general office administration duties, including stationery ordering, managing office supplies, coordinating deliveries, and supporting day-to-day administrative activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Administration experience

Driving licence

Learning new systems

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We’re committed to offering a fair salary based on your skills and experience.

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Resource Administrator to support resource planning in the Eastern region.

This is a varied and people‑focused role where strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail are key.

The contracted hours for this position are a minimum of 32 hours per week.

We’re committed to offering a fair salary based on your skills and experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and pension
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Training and career development opportunities
• Two paid volunteering days each year.

Key Responsibilities

• Support scheduling and allocation of labour; maintain resource availability records and reconcile timesheets.
• Support with travel and accommodation requests.
• Deputise for the Resource Coordinator when required.
• Liaise with site teams and subcontractors to confirm resource requirements.
• Undertake general office administration duties, including stationery ordering, managing office supplies, coordinating deliveries, and supporting day-to-day administrative activities.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Clear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience in administration and office support.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as this role requires periodic travel to sites and locations across the UK.
• Ability to quickly learn and confidently use new systems, processes, and technology platforms.

Why Story Contracting?

We’re an award-winning infrastructure company with values that put people first: Grounded, Hardworking, Proud, Family, Trusted, Winners.

Every Story Matters

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. All applicants will be considered fairly, regardless of background, identity, or beliefs.

Location

We have recently relocated to new office premises conveniently situated just off Junction 41 of the M1 motorway, approximately one mile from Wakefield City Centre. The new location offers excellent public transport links and is within easy walking distance of a range of local amenities.