Job Description

Senior AdministratorLocation: OxfordshireSalary upto 330,000 per annumThis role offers excellent career progression opportunities, with the potential to advance to Office Manager for the right candidate. The successful candidate will need a positive, xe2x80x98can-do attitude and enthusiastic to take pride in this support position. You will be responsible for providing successful and efficient administrative support to the Structural and Climate & Sustainability team.The role will involve providing high quality professional support services to the office location and for the wider Practice. You will be expected to work in accordance with the Practices values and objectives.Please Note: This role may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service, Baseline Personnel Security Standard, Counter Terrorist Check, Security Check, or Developed Vetting clearance.The selected candidate willxe2x80xa6

• Provide high quality support services to ensure an effective production of work to include: copy typing, photocopying, stationery and supply chain ordering, scanning, filing and travel arrangements.
• Prepare, coordinate and check documentation and specifications utilising Microsoft Office software ensuing that correct templates, brand protocol, client requirements and framework guidelines have been considered and adhered to.
• Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, associated paperwork, and take minutes as required both on site, virtual or in an IW premises. Issue Minutes and actions as well as following up to ensure that actions are completed. Maintain the conference room and the associated diary, book in new appointments, provide refreshments and order lunches, if required.
• Manage and maintain Outlook calendars to support central functions and individual requirements including site access.
• Maintain and manage accurate records in accordance with agreed protocols and the Practices records retention schedule. This will include supporting the central teams with vetting processes, supply chain management, audits, financials including invoices and purchase orders, timesheets, expenses, project information and inputting and updating data in all the Practice databases.
• Assist across the Practice with answering of incoming calls, generic mailboxes and mail promptly as appropriate to include supporting the central reception function.
• Collate and update the CRM to ensure opportunities and client data are accurate and compile contact lists for marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate and support the relationship with clients by organising campaigns, networking and meetings/events as directed.
• Support the central team in promoting the Practices values and objectives by contributing to timely and innovative content including print, online, blogs, project profiles, CVs, video and social media content.
• Be involved and proactive in participating in Practice activities including positive contributions to team meetings, induction of new staff, training sessions, and development of new ideas and solutions to problems.
• Work with and support the Central team to ensure compliance to all ISO standards and all other accreditations.
• Act as document controller with others in the office, using BIM360 platform, which will be taught.
• Understand and become proficient in the bespoke Practice Management software xe2x80x98Manager and operate all modules including detailed understanding/action of invoicing each month and in particular the financial modules to assist team leads with their monthly commercial management.

Essential skills, experience, and attributesxe2x80xa6

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at Grade C or above (preferred).
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry terminology (preferred).
• Administration experience (preferred).
• Working knowledge and proficiency of all Microsoft application, in particular Word, Excel, and Project
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise as required by the team
• Well organised with a high attention to detail.

Benefits available

• Opportunities for flexible and remote working we understand a work life balance helps us all.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long service recognition and festive shutdown.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment including in-house coaching and mentoring.
• Competitive salaries with regular review and benchmarking to ensure fair pay. We are a real living wage employer.
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Professional membership support
• Family policies
• Great office team building events and fully expensed seasonal social events.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• On-site parking facilities (excluding London office)
• Season Ticket Loan (if applicable)
• Death in service benefit.
• Early Finish incentives when the Practice targets are hit.
• Additional leave allocated for volunteering (up to 2 days).
• Health & Mental Wellness Programs.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee working groups

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