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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

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!

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!

Our client is seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to join their pensions administration team in Chelmsford. Our client prides themselves on ensuring each client receives a dedicated service, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service

As Deputy Administration Manager your role will involve:

• Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects for defined benefit (DB) schemes
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of projects in line with legislative and client requirements
• Review and quality-check the work of less experienced administrators
• Monitor team accuracy, performance, and SLA adherence, taking action to ensure targets are achieved
• Conduct appraisals, probation reviews, mentoring sessions, and regular team catch-ups
• Ensure accurate use of the time recording system for chargeable and non-chargeable activities
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a credible partner for scheme trustees and sponsors
• Prepare, check, and issue administration bills
• Update change control logs, schedules, and internal spreadsheets
• Oversee breaches, errors, and complaints logs, ensuring prompt action and review
• Deputise at Administration Manager meetings when required
• Manage day-to-day workflow, holding regular meetings with senior team members to resolve issues and maintain progress

The person:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of pensions administration (defined benefit schemes) across all processes: leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, and reporting
• Strong understanding of current pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks (Pensions and Finance Acts)
• Proven supervisory and workflow management experience, including appraisals, performance monitoring, and recruitment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff
• Demonstrable numerical aptitude through work or academic achievements

Desirable:

• Third-party pensions administration experience (preferred)
• Experience presenting at prospect pitches or trustee meetings
• Commercial awareness and business insight

Qualifications

• Minimum: Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/5 or above, or equivalent
• Desirable: Progression in a relevant pensions qualification (CPC, QPA, DPC, RPC, APMI)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday (with buy/sell flexibility)
• Generous pension matching scheme
• Healthcare plan, life assurance, and employee discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee assistance program
• Digital GP service and paid volunteering days
• Referral bonuses for introducing suitable candidates

Our client is seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to join their pensions administration team in Chelmsford. Our client prides themselves on ensuring each client receives a dedicated service, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service

As Deputy Administration Manager your role will involve:

• Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects for defined benefit (DB) schemes
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of projects in line with legislative and client requirements
• Review and quality-check the work of less experienced administrators
• Monitor team accuracy, performance, and SLA adherence, taking action to ensure targets are achieved
• Conduct appraisals, probation reviews, mentoring sessions, and regular team catch-ups
• Ensure accurate use of the time recording system for chargeable and non-chargeable activities
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a credible partner for scheme trustees and sponsors
• Prepare, check, and issue administration bills
• Update change control logs, schedules, and internal spreadsheets
• Oversee breaches, errors, and complaints logs, ensuring prompt action and review
• Deputise at Administration Manager meetings when required
• Manage day-to-day workflow, holding regular meetings with senior team members to resolve issues and maintain progress

The person:

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of pensions administration (defined benefit schemes) across all processes: leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, and reporting
• Strong understanding of current pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks (Pensions and Finance Acts)
• Proven supervisory and workflow management experience, including appraisals, performance monitoring, and recruitment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff
• Demonstrable numerical aptitude through work or academic achievements

Desirable:

• Third-party pensions administration experience (preferred)
• Experience presenting at prospect pitches or trustee meetings
• Commercial awareness and business insight

Qualifications

• Minimum: Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/5 or above, or equivalent
• Desirable: Progression in a relevant pensions qualification (CPC, QPA, DPC, RPC, APMI)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday (with buy/sell flexibility)
• Generous pension matching scheme
• Healthcare plan, life assurance, and employee discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee assistance program
• Digital GP service and paid volunteering days
• Referral bonuses for introducing suitable candidates

Our client is seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to join their pensions administration team in Chelmsford. Our client prides themselves on ensuring each client receives a dedicated service, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service

As Deputy Administration Manager your role will involve:

• Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects for defined benefit (DB) schemes
• Monitor .

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Administration Officer
Location: HMP Standford Hill
Salary: 27,945.35
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 39 hours per week


We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to join our team at HMP Standford Hill, CATEGORY D & male prison.


Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.


HMP Standford Hill runs like a self-contained city/town, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.


As a Administration Officer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.


If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.


We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Administration Officer with a combination of:
- Experience in using a variety of IT systems including CAFM
- Experience in a busy office environment
- Experience of working without supervision
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Up to date First Aid qualification
- Administrative experience

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!




Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.


Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.


You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.




Pride In People.
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.




Future Plans.
GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.




Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team
An ISO 9001 Certified Company

Administration Officer
Location: HMP Standford Hill
Salary: 27,945.35
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 39 hours per week


We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to join our team at HMP Standford Hill, CATEGORY D & male prison.


Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.


HMP Standford Hill runs like a self-contained city/town, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.


As a Administration Officer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.


If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.


We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Administration Officer with a combination of:
- Experience in using a variety of IT systems including CAFM
- Experience in a busy office environment
- Experience of working without supervision
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Up to date First Aid qualification
- Administrative experience

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!




Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.


Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.


You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.




Pride In People.
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.




Future Plans.
GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.




Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team
An ISO 9001 Certified Company

We are seeking organised and reliable individuals in Maidstone, UK to join our remote team for data entry and administrative support. This entry-level position includes full training and flexible hours, making it suitable for both part-time and full-time work.

Daily responsibilities include entering, verifying, and organising data using your computer, supporting online reports, and assisting with office and admin tasks. You may also help maintain records, update documentation, and provide feedback to improve client processes. This role allows you to work from home , giving you the flexibility to manage professional responsibilities alongside personal commitments.

Maidstone is a historic town in Kent , offering a rich mix of cultural heritage, local shops, parks, and leisure facilities. With its welcoming community and easy access to surrounding towns and London, Maidstone provides an excellent environment for professionals seeking to balance work and life.

Maidstone provides a supportive setting for individuals working online from home, enabling them to efficiently complete administrative and data entry tasks while enjoying a vibrant town environment.

Top Level Promotions partners with companies across industries to deliver accurate data, research, and administrative support. Our UK-based remote team helps businesses make informed decisions by maintaining organised and reliable information.

We are seeking dependable professionals who can efficiently work from home , manage administrative responsibilities, and complete projects accurately using online tools.

Data Entry & Office Administration

Market Research & Analytics

Retail & E-commerce

Education & Online Learning

Healthcare & Public Services

Food & Beverage & Hospitality

Customer Service & Support

Technology & Software Services

Manufacturing & Product Evaluation

Travel, Tourism & Lifestyle

Reliable high-speed internet connection.

Functional computer or laptop with camera and microphone.

Quiet, dedicated home workspace.

Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Strong attention to detail in data entry and administrative work.

Clear written and verbal communication.

Competent with online tools and office software.

Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Accuracy and consistency in completing assignments.

Flexible schedule in a fully remote role.

Paid training provided for all new hires.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects across industries.

Career growth potential within a supportive team environment.

No commuting required, allowing focused work from home .

£18.50 – £36.00 per hour, depending on experience and project assignment.

Entry-level position with full training provided. Previous data entry or administrative experience is helpful but not required.

Applicants must reside in the United Kingdom . If you are organised, reliable, and motivated to perform professional work online using your computer in a structured home office environment, we encourage you to apply.