Senior Administrator

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Cork is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract with a view to extension. You will support day-to-day office operations, ensuring client files are accurate and workflows run smoothly in a fast-paced professional environment.

The role requires 3+ years in a similar position, strong Microsoft Office and CRM skills, excellent communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Senior Administrator in a professional services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM/digital document portals.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy workflow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, client-focused demeanor.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks, working independently, and adapting quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and organise client documentation, schedules, and background paperwork.
• Serve as a primary administrative contact for external providers and clients; resolve day-to-day queries promptly by email and phone.
• Maintain precise records of all correspondence, updates, and documentation within the internal CRM and electronic filing systems.
• Support overall office management duties including calendar scheduling, processing incoming/outgoing post, and managing key administrative deadlines.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, record keeping accuracy, and procedural compliance across all file management tasks.
• Assist wider team members with ad-hoc administrative projects, basic process reconciliations, and routine operational coordination.

Skills

3+ years of experience as Senior Admin

Strong communication

Organization skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Digital document portals

Job description

Location: Cork

Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (With a view to extend)

Salary: €35,000 - €40,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Senior Administrator to join our clients team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract, with a strong view to extension.

Operating in a fast-paced professional environment, you will be at the heart of day to day operations, ensuring workflows remain seamless, client files are accurate, and office administration runs efficiently. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives on organisation, possesses strong communication skills, and enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Client & File Support: Prepare, review, and organise client documentation, schedules, and background paperwork
• External Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a primary administrative contact for external providers and clients; resolve day-to-day queries promptly by email and phone.
• Database & CRM Management: Maintain precise records of all correspondence, updates, and documentation within the internal CRM and electronic filing systems.
• Office & Operational Flow: Support overall office management duties including calendar scheduling, processing incoming/outgoing post, and managing key administrative deadlines.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Uphold high standards of confidentiality, record keeping accuracy, and procedural compliance across all file management tasks.
• Team Collaboration: Assist wider team members with ad-hoc administrative projects, basic process reconciliations, and routine operational coordination.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a similar Senior Administrator within a professional services environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and solid experience working with CRM systems and digital document portals.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy workflow.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, client-focused demeanor.
• Adaptability: Comfortable taking ownership of tasks, working independently, and adapting quickly.