Senior Administrator - Scheduling

SGS; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Retailer discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Christmas vouchers

Health & wellbeing

Gym membership discount

Job summary

SGS is seeking a dedicated Scheduler to join our Office-based team in Oldbury. You will coordinate calendars, monitor task deadlines and prepare reports to keep projects on track. The role requires strong scheduling, planning and organisational skills, with proficiency in MS Office and a detail‑oriented mindset.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm, and the salary is up to £30,500 per annum. This office-based position offers a supportive environment and opportunities to develop scheduling

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a scheduling role - ESSENTIAL.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using MS office software and applications (Word, Excel).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all task deadlines are met within set timeframes.
• Manage and maintain schedules, calendars, and appointments for team members.
• Prepare and distribute documents and reports.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain and update databases.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, record keeping

Skills

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Business Assurance division helps companies build trust and manage risk through certification, audits, training, and advisory services—empowering them to meet global standards and boost performance.

Job Description

• Job Title: Scheduler
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Oldbury (Office based)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
• Salary: up to £30,500 pa DOE
• Industry: Business Assurance

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all task deadlines are met within set timeframes
• Manage and maintain schedules, calendars, and appointments for team members.
• Prepare and distribute documents and reports.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain and update databases.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, record keeping

Qualifications

As a coordinator, you will be responsible for providing efficient administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of the department. The ideal candidate for this role has experience in strong scheduling, planning, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage deadlines and meet targets.

• Previous experience in a scheduling role - ESSENTIAL
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using MS office software and applications (Word, Excel).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.