Senior Administrative Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant for a permanent role. You will provide crucial administrative support, ensuring efficient operations while communicating with various stakeholders. Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills needed for managing multiple tasks.
• Proficient in communication for handling calls and emails.
• Analytical skills for monitoring and following up on orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support for smooth daily operations.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and professional correspondence.
• Schedule labor resources and manage office supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Client:

NRG

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are collaborating with a leading construction company in Newcastle that has an opening for a Senior Admin Assistant in a permanent role.

This position provides essential administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations within the company. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality service and maintaining efficiency across the organization. The role reports directly to the Financial Controller and involves supporting the admin team.

• Handling phone calls and emails professionally and efficiently
• Raising jobs, purchase orders, and work orders
• Monitoring and following up on outstanding purchase and work orders
• Scheduling and monitoring labor resources using our job management system
• Communicating with labor force, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Managing office supplies and consumables
• Overseeing the maintenance of company transportation
• Being the first point of contact for visitors and managing sign-in/out records
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and refreshments
• Taking minutes during meetings and supporting administrative tasks for the Management Team
• Monitoring site-related stock levels, ordering supplies, and conducting stock takes
• Monitoring the vetting matrix
• Collaborating with the Senior Accounts Assistant on developing company policies and procedures

Salary ranges from £27,500 to £30,000 for a 39.5-hour week (Monday-Thursday 7:30-16:30, Friday 7:30-16:00, with a 1-hour break). Please note this is an office-based role.

If interested, click ‘apply now’ to be contacted by a team member.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and aim to create an equitable environment that reflects and respects the communities we serve.