Senior Administrator

Edwards & Pearce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join their busy, growing team. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, supporting the Office Manager and coordinating with multiple departments.

You\'ll line manage two administrators, prepare customer quotations, process orders and provide support to the estimating team, ensuring accurate records and high standards of administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior administrative position.
• Experience supervising or managing a small team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with confidence working across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily office operations under the Office Manager.
• Line manage and mentor two administrators.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure effective communication.
• Prepare customer quotations and process orders.
• Provide administrative support to the estimating team.
• Maintain accurate records and drive process improvements.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join their busy and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a real impact across the business.

Reporting to the Office Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting daily operations while working closely with multiple departments. You'll also be responsible for the day-to-day line management of two members of the administration team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the Office Manager with the smooth running of the office.
• Line managing and mentoring two administrators.
• Liaising with departments across the business to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Preparing customer quotations and processing orders.
• Providing administrative support to the estimating team.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring high standards of administration.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Previous experience in a senior administrative position.
• Experience supervising or managing a small team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with confidence working across different departments.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and office administration systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and successful business where you'll have the chance to take ownership of your role and contribute to the continued success of the wider team.

THE CONSULTANCY

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.