Business Administrator

Posted 13 January 2025
Salary £129 - £142 per day
LocationReading
Job type Auxo Commercial
Discipline Administration & ReceptionPA & Secretarial
Reference149401_1736772566
Contact NameSamantha Cole

Job description

  • Business Administrator - Global Tech Company
  • Up to £36,920 per annum (£142 per day PAYE)
  • Initial contract until 30th June 2025 but subject to budget can be up to 18-months
  • Hybrid role working 3 days per week in Reading and 2 days remote working

Working for one of the biggest technology brands we are looking for an experienced and skilled Administrator to join one of their global teams.

This is a temporary contract role starting ASAP with an initial end date of 30th June 2025 but subject to performance and budget this can extend to a full 18-months.

The role is paying up to £36,920 per annum and working a hybrid model with 3 days a week working on-site in Reading and 2 days remotely. Working a 40 hour week.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and be a proven high-performer. Attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality is paramount. You must be able to juggle multiple priorities, projects, and people simultaneous, handle a high-pressure environment, be comfortable with ambiguity, and work discretion when working with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • As a Business Administrator you will operate in a variety of capacities working with senior leaders and their teams demonstrating excellence in administrative functions
  • Procurement of Goods & Services - order hardware, peripherals, office supplies, reference materials, facility requests, and new hire setup
  • Onboarding/Offboarding - Perform end-to-end setup of new hires and vendors
  • Manage shipping models out for the team domestic and international (runner for the team)
  • Space Management & Office Moves
  • Manage distributions lists, security groups, and Teams channels
  • Work with morale committee to drive team morale events, specifically in a hybrid work environment
  • Partner with support staff across the organization to ensure consistent experiences
  • Manage domestic and international travel logistics, trip preparation and expense reporting
  • You must be able to juggle multiple priorities, projects, and people simultaneous, handle a high-pressure environment, be comfortable with ambiguity, and work discretion when working with sensitive information

Skills and experience required:

  • The ideal candidate must be able to maintain a cool and focused persona while being able to accommodate different work styles
  • The right candidate will have strong planning, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
  • 1+ years of demonstrated work experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
  • Sharp eye for detail, meet deadlines and be comfortable working independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential as is the ability to manage highly sensitive business and/or personal matters with tact and the utmost confidentiality
  • Being proactive and a strong team player
  • Consistently demonstrate a can-do customer service attitude
  • Ability to comfortably lift up to 25 pounds