Temporary Project/Operations Administrator (Pot to go Perm)

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge organisation as a Project/Operations Administrator! This exciting role offers the chance to support diverse business functions while enhancing your administrative skills. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. You'll be at the heart of operations, coordinating projects and ensuring smooth day-to-day activities. With a competitive hourly rate and potential for extension or a permanent position, this is your chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Weekly pay

28 days paid annual leave

Direct employment with Office Angels

Access to discount vouchers

Pension scheme options

Statutory Sick Pay

Confidential assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience with exposure to project environments.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end administrative and project support across Operations functions.
• Coordinate and monitor progress on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking abilities

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Join a Cutting-Edge Organisation as a Project/Operations Administrator! Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional ready to take your administrative expertise to the next level? This is your opportunity to become a key player in a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation. We're looking for someone who thrives on variety, excels in coordination, and can provide critical support to projects and operations alike to join our client's team on a temporary basis.

We're offering a competitive hourly rate of £14.35 to £15.38 for a full-time temporary role (4-month contract) with strong potential for extension or a permanent position.

Based in Midlothian, this is a fully on-site role.

About the Role

As Project/Operations Administrator, you'll work at the heart of our client's Operations team, supporting multiple business functions including Project Management, Health & Safety, HR, Finance, Quality, and Logistics. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of key projects and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You'll coordinate across departments, track project milestones, maintain documentation, and ensure that team efforts are aligned and on schedule. If you enjoy multitasking, keeping things organised, and being the glue that holds project teams together - this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide end-to-end administrative and project support across Operations functions.
2. Coordinate and monitor progress on cross-functional projects and initiatives.
3. Prepare and maintain high-quality presentation documents.
4. Attend and document key meetings, taking minutes, actions, and follow-ups.
5. Track project timelines, update trackers, and support audit preparation.
6. Support scheduling, logistics, and resource coordination for project meetings and reviews.
7. Facilitate clear communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
8. Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance team efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Proven administrative experience with exposure to project environments.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to create clear presentations and reports.
• Confident in capturing and tracking actions and project milestones.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
• Experience supporting cross-departmental teams or functions.

Key Personal Qualities

• Curious and engaged, eager to learn and understand project goals.
• Positive and collaborative, contributing to an inclusive team culture.
• Big-picture thinker, understanding how administrative support impacts project success.
• Self-aware and growth-minded, always seeking improvement.
• Ready to make an impact in a role that blends administration with project support.

We'd love to hear from you.

Why Temp With Office Angels?

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different roles and industries. It also gives you control of your own work/life balance! Benefits include:

• Weekly pay
• 28 days paid annual leave (based on weekly accrual)
• Direct employment with Office Angels
• Access to discount vouchers and eye care vouchers
• Support for permanent roles and interview advice
• Pension scheme options
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Confidential assistance programmes

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Office Angels, an employment agency. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For current registrants, contact your consultant directly. Office Angels is an equal opportunities employer. To apply, send your CV and cover letter to the provided URL.