Business Administrator

Overview

The Business Administrator position in London, offered by Pertemps London, is a full-time temporary-to-permanent role paying £14.87 per hour. Based in Farringdon, this office-based post requires five days onsite during training, with one remote day possible afterward. The role supports a growing environmental consultancy, providing essential administrative assistance to technical and operational teams. Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to technical and operational teams across the business.
• Coordinate contracts, supplier questionnaires, project invoicing, proposals and project set-up activities.
• Support bid and tender submissions, including compiling, formatting and editing reports, proposals, contracts and CVs.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for consultants and directors.
• Support health and safety and compliance administration.
• Assist with social value initiatives, internal events and employee engagement activities.
• Support front-of-house functions, including welcoming visitors, answering calls and coordinating meetings and catering.
• Assist operational and business support teams with ad hoc projects and company initiatives.

About You / Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office 365.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when reviewing and formatting documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to use initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• Degree-level education is desirable but not essential.