Job Title: Administrator
Location: Exeter
Job Type: Full-Time , Monday to Friday
Rate: £15ph inside IR35 via Umbrella
Contract Length: Initial 3 months
We are currently seeking a highly organised, self-motivated Administrator to provide essential support to senior leaders within the Science and Technology Directorate. This role involves a variety of administrative activities.
Job Purpose
The Business Administrator will work closely with senior leaders to offer high-quality administrative, secretariat, and logistical support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Secretariat Support & Diary Management: Provide comprehensive secretariat support, including diary and mailbox management, ensuring optimal use of senior management's time. Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling enquiries and correspondence promptly and professionally.
- Communications: Coordinate, update, and issue Directorate and group-level communications.
- Data & Reporting: Collate and maintain accurate data to support management reporting.
- Event Planning: Organise and deliver high-profile events, ensuring they run smoothly within the allocated resources.
- Process Management: Ensure adherence to governance, process reviews, and updates.
- Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties for the senior leadership team, including travel and accommodation arrangements.
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrable experience in supporting senior executives in a public or private sector setting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters with diplomacy and discretion.
- Proven team player, capable of working collaboratively towards common strategic objectives.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in drafting communications on behalf of senior leaders.