Senior Office Administrator

• Commercial Management, Human Resources (HR), Office & Business Support, Operations
• Competitive, dependent on experience

About the job

Job Title: Senior Office Administrator
Location: Office-Based
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Senior Office Administrator to join a well-established construction and 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 QuickBooks.
• 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, QuickBooks, 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.

Interested?

If you’re ready for change, eager for growth, or inspired by this role, then tap ‘Apply Now’.