Operations & Business Support Administrator
Posted 3 hours 20 minutes ago by Ontapjobsearch
Gateshead Permanent Fully Office-Based £28,000 + excellent benefits
We're working with a long-established, global organisation in Gateshead to recruit an Operations & Business Support Administrator. This is a varied, fast paced role at the heart of the business, supporting senior leaders, HR, and wider operational teams.
With a strong culture of internal promotion, low staff turnover, and excellent long term stability, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career within a supportive and well structured organisation.
Working Pattern- Fully office based position with no hybrid working
- 36 hours per week - flexible start and finish times available
- Standard hours: Monday Thursday 8:20 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 8:20 am - 1:30 pm (early finish every week)
- Free on site parking
- Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport
- £28,000 salary
- Profit share scheme
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays; option to buy/sell annual leave
- Enhanced pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Health Cash Plan (up to £625 per year)
- Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP access
- Share Incentive Plan (free shares after 3 years)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts via employee benefits platform
- Long service rewards, Summer incentive, Christmas party, and more
You will provide key administrative and operational support across multiple areas of the business, working closely with Directors, Senior Leaders, HR and wider teams. The role is highly varied, ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, problem solving and being a central point of support within a busy office environment.
Key Responsibilities HR & Employee Administration- Support employee lifecycle administration
- Prepare contracts and HR documentation
- Maintain accurate employee records
- Support onboarding and employee engagement activities
- Provide diary, meeting and coordination support to senior leaders
- Prepare reports, presentations and correspondence
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Handle confidential information with discretion
- Book travel (flights, hotels, rail, taxis, car hire)
- Coordinate meetings, events and training sessions
- Support employee engagement activities
- Arrange catering, refreshments and event logistics
- Manage shared inboxes and general enquiries
- Maintain office supplies and meeting spaces
- Coordinate vehicles, servicing and contractor activity
- Support internal communications and office coordination
- Maintain calendars and schedules (travel, holidays, events)
- Produce reports and business documentation
- Raise purchase orders and support invoicing
- Assist with environmental and operational reporting
- Background in Administration, Business Support, HR Admin or Executive Support
- Experience managing diaries, meetings and travel arrangements
- Confident producing reports, documents and presentations
- Strong stakeholder coordination experience
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Professional, discreet and service focused
- Proactive with strong problem solving ability
- Full UK driving licence
- Occasional local travel/errands if required
- Able to commute to Team Valley, Gateshead daily
You'll be joining a super fast paced, global, innovation led organisation. With a strong reputation for quality, stability and employee development, the business offers excellent long term career prospects and genuine opportunities for progression.
Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.