What Jobs are available for Administration in Old Harlow?

Location: Ilford, Essex

Are you a detail-driven administrator looking for something a little different?

A world-renowned manufacturer is offering a unique opportunity to bring your organisational skills into a fast-paced, environment that's anything but ordinary.

You'll play a vital role in the smooth running of their busy laboratory, supporting technical teams with essential administrative tasks. From managing bookings and stock levels to coordinating audits and inspections, your work will help ensure our lab meets the highest international standards.

You don't need a science degree to thrive with them. What matters is your ability to stay organised, communicate clearly, and maintain accuracy in everything you do. If you've worked in a busy admin role before, especially one with a focus on quality or compliance, you'll fit right in.

• Sharp attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in admin (technical/scientific environment a bonus, but not essential)

• Be part of a company with international reach and a reputation for excellence
• Enjoy a role that's structured, varied, and genuinely rewarding
• Job security with long standing company (50+ years)
• Company pension scheme
• Death-in-service benefit
• Private Health scheme (qualify after 6 months service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

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Job Title: Office Administrator
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Hours: Monday to Friday -9am - 5.00pm
Salary: £14.83 per hour
 
We are looking for a proactive and organised Office Administrator to join a thriving team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied role and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Answering and directing incoming telephone calls in a professional manner
·Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
·Providing general office administration support, including maintaining a tidy kitchen area and ensuring office supplies (e.g., photocopier ink/toner) are well stocked
·Booking travel and accommodation as required
·Compiling and maintaining working hours information
·Accurate data entry and record keeping

About You:
·Strong organisational and communication skills
·Excellent attention to detail
·Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
·Able to multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment
If you're a reliable team player with a can-do attitude and available for work immediately, we'd love to hear from you.
 
 
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Our client, a well-known design company, is seeking a secretary/administrator with previous experience to join a busy and professional team. If you are enthusiastic, a self-starter and have excellent communication and people skills, this is an outstanding opportunity to take responsibility and really contribute to the success of the team. the role is office-based as team working and collaboration is highly prized. This is a very busy role where outstanding organisational skills are required. Duties will include complex diary management and travel arrangements. Good knowledge of MS Office will be required. There is ample opportunity to grow the role and to progress accordingly.

Administrator

Potters Bar

25,100 | Hybrid Working

Are you a detail-driven administrator with a passion for delivering excellent customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills and initiative make a real impact?

Our client in Potters Bar is looking for a proactive and professional Administrator to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a key role within the business, offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment.

Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm

Friday: 9am - 4pm

Hybrid working available after training

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, supporting both internal teams and external clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling incoming calls, emails and post with professionalism and efficiency
• Setting up new accounts and verifying bank details using SAP
• Managing insurance policies, setting up, renewing and cancelling as needed
• Submitting data to the pensions regulator and managing account closures
• Sending out and chasing essential account documentation
• Processing tax code changes and pension letters
• Liaising with HMRC and updating internal systems
• Running payroll reports and generating payslips
• Raising payroll-only invoices and uploading to the portal

What We're Looking For:

• Strong administration experience with excellent attention to detail
• Confident telephone manner and first-class customer service skills
• Comfortable working with systems like SAP (training provided)
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with ease

Why Join?

• Be part of a supportive and welcoming team
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working
• Gain valuable experience in a varied and rewarding role

If you're ready to bring your admin expertise to a role where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

PersonalAdministration Assistant

A leading facilities company based in Basildon, Essex are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to join their friendly team as a Personal AdministrationAssistant. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning of our organization by ensuring effective personnel management and secretarial support.

Key Responsibilities: Personal Administration Assistant

Organizational Skills:
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events.
Use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel

Discretion:
Exercise discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Manage confidential documents and communication with utmost professionalism.

Director Support:
Work closely with directors to provide administrative and secretarial support.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.

Health and Safety:
Oversee health and safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations.
Actively promote and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.

Procurement:
Assist in procurement activities, including vendor communication and contract management.
Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.

Staff Support:
Provide support to all staff members, addressing queries and concerns promptly.
Facilitate communication between management and employees.
Manage staff rotas, holiday/absences/appointments/payroll Records

Spreadsheets:
Proficiently manage and maintain spreadsheets for various purposes.
Analyze and present data in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Personnel Officer, Secretary, or in a similar role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel.

Administration Assistant / Estimator / Pre-Contracts Assistant

IMMEDIATE START

Temporary Assignment Duration: Until 24th December 2025
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office (full-time preferred, but flexible/part-time considered for highly experienced candidates)
Salary: 27,000 - 32,000 pro rata
Start Date: Immediate
Reports to: Pre-Contract Manager

Due to the location of this role; being a car driver is highly desirable.

Please only apply for this position if you are immediately available and have full (indefinite) rights to work in the UK.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Pre-Contract Administration Assistant to support our clients Pre-Contract Manager during a busy period. This role provides essential administrative support across the pre-contract stage of projects before they transition to the Project Management team for delivery.

You will work collaboratively with internal teams including interior designers and project delivery specialists, providing vital coordination across multiple ongoing projects. Experience within construction / estimating a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Pre-Contract Manager
• Manage high volumes of email correspondence and coordination
• Support with pricing activities and budget control
• Assist with supplier management and liaison
• Help manage subcontractor relationships and supplier costs
• Maintain accurate records and documentation across various pre-contract tasks
• Coordinate information flow between internal teams

Essential Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Highly Desirable

• Experience using SharePoint
• Background in construction or estimating
• Previous pre-contract or project coordination experience

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days office-based)
• Flexible working options available for experienced candidates
• Opportunity to gain experience across the full pre-contract process
• Collaborative team environment
• Potential for extension

Our client, a well-known design company, is seeking a secretary/administrator with previous experience to join a busy and professional team. If you are enthusiastic, a self-starter and have excellent communication and people skills, this is an outstanding opportunity to take responsibility and really contribute to the success of the team. the role is office-based as team working and collaboration is highly prized. This is a very busy role where outstanding organisational skills are required. Duties will include complex diary management and travel arrangements. Good knowledge of MS Office will be required. There is ample opportunity to grow the role and to progress accordingly.

• Inputting data for new entrants, leavers, promotions, and other pupil database changes
• Updating and maintaining the Fees Department billing database to include changes of address, contact details and lunch exemptions
• Composing and sending letters or emails relating to amended accounts to fee payers, school staff, and other Fee Department staff as appropriate
• Assisting with Nursery queries and administering schedules relating to the Childcare Voucher scheme and Child Tax credit accounts
• Reviewing, updating, and administering the Fees departmental GDST-wide correspondence, including the annual Fee review letters, the welcome letters to families of new or rejoining pupils, and the “thank you and goodbye” account closure letters to parents
• Answering parental telephone calls and emails as part of the Department’s administration team
• Assisting with termly billing
• Undertaking other reasonable related duties, including assisting with the mailing of invoices and fee letters and the attendance of meetings when necessary

• Minimum 12 months in an administration role
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• A team player, flexible and adaptable to work and support across multiple teams

Legal Administration Officer

Hourly rate: 17.66

Location: Between 2 sites Brentwood Borough Council CM15 8AY and Rochford District Council SS14 1PX, hybrid working available aftering training

Working hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 5

Length of contract: 3-6 months with review for extension

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Brentwood Borough Council for a Legal Admin Officer to support and assist the day to day running of the Council's Legal service.

Role responsibilities:

• Maintain records and file management using electronic systems and paper files/deeds, including creating new files, closing old files and ensuring records are up to date.

• Dealing with ordering, invoices and income collection including use of the Council's financial systems and internal procedures.

• Support with managing the Legal service inbox, liaising both internally and externally and proactively assisting where possible.

• Scanning, emailing and photocopying documents for fee earners.

• Liaising with fee earners and external partners to support completion and signing of legal documents.

• Ensuring timely delivery (including personal service of court papers), collection of documents and issue of court proceeding at court as required.

• Collate performance information for the service using the Council's systems, procedures and policies.

• Maintain a diary system of key deadlines for the service.

• Support fee earners with arranging meetings with client departments and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Legal background, to process your application, please apply now!