Lead Administrator

Maidstone

£32,000 - £35,000 DOE

Flexible Hours: 8:00am- 4:00pm/8:30am - 4:30pm/9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday- Friday)

We're proud to be exclusively partnering with a thriving family-run business in the Maidstone area in their search for a Lead Administrator - a key, newly-created role within the business. This is an ideal opportunity for the right person looking to step up and advance their career.

Our client sees this role as pivotal to ensuring the efficient and effective operation of all administrative functions. They want the successful applicant to truly 'make it their own', becoming the 'Go-To' person and an expert within the business. There's strong potential for this role to develop into one with line management duties as the business continues to grow.

The successful applicant will be:

• Well-organised and self-disciplined: Managing your own diary effectively is critical.
• Confident and assertive: Able to put new ideas forward, chase colleagues and clients for outstanding documents, and professionally greet visitors as the front-of-house when required.
• Eager and proactive: Handling daily duties with enthusiasm and foresight.
• Driven and takes initiative: Owning all responsibilities and seeking continuous improvement.
• Experienced in key administrative functions: Demonstrating a solid background in relevant areas (as outlined in the responsibilities below).

• Oversee, coordinate, and continuously improve all administrative processes and systems to support business operations. This role demands an individual who can step up, take initiative, and make bold decisions, ensuring tasks are completed with precision and on time.
• Support Project Managers and Engineers with document preparation, scheduling meetings, coordinating activities, and maintaining project files, trackers, and databases.
• Proactively support Directors with additional administrative tasks, anticipating their needs.
• Oversee financial administration processes, including large amount invoicing and payment runs. You'll accurately raise and process purchase orders, track supplier invoices, maintain financial records, and support monthly financial reporting.
• Support the maintenance of company certifications and adherence to audit standards, working within company policies and procedures. This includes assisting with compiling information for audits and quality management system reviews.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, such as organising travel, accommodation, and meetings.

• Free parking
• Family-feel environment
• 28 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance

If you are able to work independently, take initiative, have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and are ready to take the lead in a pivotal role within an ambitious, growing business, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today with your CV or call us on with any questions.

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