Senior Administrator

Wates Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking a Senior Project Administrator to help support the delivery of projects across our business. The role suits an organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities to keep projects running smoothly.

You will provide administrative support to project teams, manage documentation, coordinate meetings, and prepare updates while liaising with clients and stakeholders. DBS checks may be required at offer stage.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project administration, project support or coordination role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project systems.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to project teams
• Managing project documentation and records
• Coordinating meetings, schedules and communications
• Preparing reports and project updates
• Supporting compliance and document control processes
• Liaising with internal teams, clients and stakeholders

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project systems

Job description

Senior Project Administrator

WPS is looking for an organised and proactive Senior Project Administrator to support the successful delivery of projects across our business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in keeping projects running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to project teams
• Managing project documentation and records
• Coordinating meetings, schedules and communications
• Preparing reports and project updates
• Supporting compliance and document control processes
• Liaising with internal teams, clients and stakeholders

About You

• Previous experience in a project administration, project support or coordination role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project systems
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities

Why Join WPS?

• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career development and progression opportunities

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.

Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]