Senior Office Administrator

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We’re recruiting for a Senior Office Administrator to join a well-established construction/contractor business. This is a key support role within the organisation, responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of office operations while providing wider support across sales, operations and leadership teams.

This position would suit a highly organised and proactive individual who takes ownership of their responsibilities and is confident managing a varied workload. Acting as the central point of contact within the office, you’ll play a vital role in keeping processes running efficiently and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Office Administration & Operations

• Manage day-to-day office administration and operational support
• Process orders and maintain accurate records and documentation
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, hotels and train bookings
• Take minutes during meetings and ensure actions are followed up
• Provide general administrative support across the business as required

Finance & Systems Support

• Complete basic bookkeeping tasks and data entry using Quick Books
• Maintain accurate records, trackers and reports
• Support the business with effective document control and data management

Sales & Business Support

• Support sales meetings through preparation, administration and follow-up
• Assist with data mining and research to support lead generation activity
• Prepare reports, presentations and sales documentation as required

Documentation & Design Support

• Create and maintain spreadsheets using Excel
• Produce professional documents using Word
• Support marketing and internal materials using Adobe and Canva

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a senior administrative, office support or operations role
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
  , Word
  , Quick Books
  , Adobe and Canva
• Proactive, reliable and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities
• Confident supporting sales activity and working across multiple teams
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience within construction or a contractor environment is highly desirable
• Some understanding of HR processes or an HR-related qualification would be advantageous

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary package
• Varied and hands-on role with autonomy and responsibility
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to grow with the business and develop the role over time

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Senior Office Administrator looking for a varied and responsible role within a construction-focused business, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us:

We are a recruitment agency specialising in commercial and operational roles across the UK. We partner with growing businesses to help them attract and retain professionals who support efficiency, structure and long-term success.