Senior Administrator

Edwards & Pearce; Eckington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join a busy and growing team in the United Kingdom. You will report to the Office Manager and play a key role in daily operations while line managing two Administrators.

The ideal candidate will have senior administrative experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive hands-on approach to drive efficiency across departments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior administrative position.
• Experience supervising or managing a small team.
• Excellent organisational skills with 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.

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.

Skills

Senior admin experience

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Administration systems

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.