Strategic Administration Lead | Hybrid & Budget Oversight

KWS UK Ltd.; Thriplow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension with 16% employer contribution

Life Assurance

Income Protection Plan

Private Health Care

Profit Related Bonus Scheme (10%)

Lifestyles discount scheme

Staff social events

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow is seeking a proactive Business Administration Manager (m/w/d) to lead administration and ensure policy compliance, reporting to senior management.

You will oversee budgets, coordinate IT/HR/Finance collaboration, and drive process improvements while mentoring staff. Hybrid work options are available, and a degree in business administration with admin experience is required.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in business administration or similar area.
• Solid experience in administration or office management.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge in budget management and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder influence.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and collaboration.
• Strategic mindset with strong business ethics.
• Trusted with highly confidential information.
• Data-driven with strong analytical capabilities.
• Effective relationship builder across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the administration team, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Execute administrative systems, policies, and procedures through close collaboration with corporate functions (e.g. IT, HR, Finance)
• Manage office budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate internal communication and provide executive support to senior management.
• Oversee reporting and documentation across departments.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Train and mentor staff across all functions in administrative best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Budget Management

MS Office

Power BI

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Strategic Mindset

Confidentiality

Data Analytics

Relationship Building

Education

Business Administration Degree

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow is seeking a proactive Business Administration Manager (m/w/d) to lead administration and ensure policy compliance, reporting to senior management.

You will oversee budgets, coordinate IT/HR/Finance collaboration, and drive process improvements while mentoring staff. Hybrid work options are available, and a degree in business administration with admin experience is required.