46,447 Administrative Assistants jobs in the United Kingdom

Our Mission

Apax is a multi-award-winning, values-driven, non-profit social enterprise. Our mission "We strive for excellence to improve ourselves, transform services, enhance lives and advance society" plays centre stage. We take a collaborative and consultative approach that values and appreciates the contribution and enthusiasm of our team to make a difference to our organisation and to the lives of disadvantaged people.

About the Team

With a thirst for knowledge and a drive to challenge the status quo, learning and innovation have become part of our identity as we work to advance the mental health services landscape. We are full of life and enthusiasm for the care of our residents, and we drive this outlook throughout the entire organisation. As a certified Great Place to Work , this recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace. It’s important to us that any candidate joining our team aligns with our culture and lives our corporate values. For more information about who we are please visit our careers.apax.org.uk  and apax.org.uk .

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant & Administrative Support to ensure the smooth operation of the CEO’s office while also providing structured support to the Marketing & Project Growth Leader. Responsibilities span business, operational, and personal support for the CEO, alongside assistance with marketing logistics, events, communications, and documentation. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced administrator with a natural talent for organisation, a sharp eye for detail, and a genuine enjoyment of administrative work.

This role is ideal for someone who truly enjoys administrative work and takes pride in being highly organised, dependable and thrives on structure, accuracy, and being the steady backbone of an organisation. We are looking for a career administrator who values stability and excellence by being the “go-to” reliable support. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills with least four (4) years PA/EA experience. This position suits someone who is motivated by supporting leadership, and keeping operations running smoothly — and who finds long-term satisfaction in these responsibilities and open to growing within the role.

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/week between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, with occasional out of hours work required.

Key Requirements

• Job related professional qualification

• Undergraduate degree

• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills with extensive demonstrable experience of Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Outstanding IT and digital skills

• Excellent organisation and planning skills to manage a busy workload, often with conflicting priorities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex information to a range of audiences with impact and clarity

• A can-do, proactive approach with the willingness to

• 4+ years’ experience managing professional social media platforms

• 4+ years’ experience supporting C-Level Executives

• 4+ years’ experience of providing business, administration, minute taking, and management assistance at a senior level across organisations

• 4+ years’ experience writing business reports and designing presentations using PowerPoint or Canva

Employee Benefits

You will be joining a friendly, kind and joyful company culture whilst working as part of a next-generation digitalised company. Full details of the Employee Benefits will be provided during the interviewing process.

• Healthcare & Wellness : Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellness discounts.

• Financial & Retirement : Pension scheme, referral scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme.

• Holidays & Time Off : up to 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, buying leave, compassionate & bereavement leave, life events leave eg time off for birthday or moving home.

• Learning & Education : Learning & Development Framework, Learners Academy, Leadership Academy, education grant, study leave.

• Family & Parenting : Generous maternity and paternity leave, paid parental leave.

• Flexible Working : Flexi start, hybrid working between home and office.

• Welfare & Wellbeing : Mental well-being days, sick pay scheme, team building activities.

• Other benefits : complimentary breakfast and refreshments, free parking, and well-being activities.

Our approach to recruitment is competency and values-based, whereby applicants should be able to demonstrate the organisation's values and principles. We are a strong believer that an organisation is only as good as its people and partners who are its greatest strength. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Administrative Support Assistant - Portsmouth Dockyard 

PSI Global are seeking an organised and reliable Administrative Support Assistant to join our clients team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills and attention to detail to support our busy and dynamic department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of our office processes, with a focus on data management, purchase order processing, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on time.

Job Title: Administrative Support – Maternity Cover Starting November for a period of 9 months (security clearance pending)
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Approx. TBC)
Working Hours: Full-time: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:00pm & Friday 7:30 – 1:00pm
Salary: £13ph
 

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role will include:

• Basic Administrative Support: Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the team, ensuring all office operations run smoothly.
• Data Entry: Accurately input data into our work control system and maintain up-to-date records, including job cards and trackers.
• Work Control System Management: Input and manage data within our work control system to support efficient tracking and reporting of projects.
• Purchase Orders (PO): Create, process, and track purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adherence to Deadlines: Effectively manage tasks under pressure, ensuring all work is completed within specified timeframes.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience: Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within an industrial, operational, or similar environment.
• Skills: Proficient in data entry, invoicing, timekeeping, and use of work control systems.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Microsoft Office: Confident in using Excel and Word.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Able to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a BPSS security clearance. A full 3 years of employment history will be required and any gaps in employment will need to be disclosed.

Job title - Administrative Support Specialist

Salary - Open to discussion

Location: Stirling, Scotland

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 AM- 5 PM (early finish on Friday)

We're recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Support Specialist to assist our client in the construction industry, located just outside Stirling city centre. This is a dynamic, customer-facing role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with both people and systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries via telephone, delivering excellent service with a professional and friendly approach.
• Navigating and updating a Microsoft-integrated CRM platform, to manage client and project data.
• Reviewing technical reports from the Surveying team, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and formatting before they're sent to clients.
• Entering and maintaining data across various internal databases with precision and consistency.
• Supporting document creation and editing using Microsoft Word .
• Using Excel daily to input data into pre-formatted sheets and apply filters to reports generated by the CRM.
• Creating basic presentations using PowerPoint when needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.
• A confident and courteous telephone manner.
• Previous experience working with CRM systems and data entry.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office , especially Excel and Word .
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure.

The role will ideally suit someone who self-motivated, committed to delivering a high standard of work and preferably has previous experience of working within a similar role. Previous experience within a customer service or administration would be beneficial.

How to Apply:

If you have the experience and qualities we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

• Managing Disclosure Scotland annual renewals for staff.
• Processing claims for reimbursement accurately and efficiently.
• Scanning, uploading, and maintaining HR documentation.
• Providing support with ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

• Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident with IT systems and document management.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently while supporting a wider team.

• Manage and maintain complex, dynamic calendars for multiple executives, scheduling meetings, appointments, and calls across different time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas, and itineraries.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Act as a gatekeeper, screening calls and emails, and managing communication flow efficiently.
• Organise and plan executive meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing materials, and taking minutes.
• Conduct research and compile information for various projects and executive needs.
• Manage expense reporting and reconciliation for executives.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues to ensure executives' time is maximised.
• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executives.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar senior administrative support role, supporting C-level executives.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and under pressure in a remote environment.
• Discretion and a high level of confidentiality are paramount.
• Experience in coordinating complex travel arrangements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar senior administrative role.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage tasks efficiently in a remote setting.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and a resourceful approach.
• A professional and adaptable attitude.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Trading since 1989, e.surv Chartered Surveyors is the UK's number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers, we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Lands End to John OGroats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide c.

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MB816: Relief Coach Driver & Administrative Support
Location: Central London and surrounding areas
Salary: £29,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts) - 37.5 hours per week

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic community business who are looking to recruit a Relief Coach Driver & Administrative Support on a permanent basis due to growth.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To drive vehicles with due care and consideration.
• To adhere to safe working practices, Health & Safety policies and other procedures, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and ensuring a duty of care is maintained to themselves,
• their passengers and colleagues.
• To provide assistance to passengers in a sensitive, caring and responsive manner.
• To maintain confidentiality about personal user details.
• To ensure vehicle exteriors/interiors are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• To accurately record own driver hours on weekly log cards or tachograph equipment as required.
• To undertake any other duties that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
• To promote, through behaviour and appearance, a positive image of the business

Qualifications and experience:

• Be over 21 years of age, with a full, clean UK driving licence for at least two years (with a D1 or PCV entitlement) and no more than 9 penalty points on it, and to not have had a conviction for driving under the influence of drink or drugs in the last 10 years.
• Has proven experience of regular driving commitments, ideally in a professional capacity.
• Has a proven ability to drive a larger vehicle safely showing due consideration to passengers and other drivers.
• Is able to undertake route planning and map reading.
• Is able to read, write and speak English.
• Is able to communicate well with passengers and colleagues.
• Is physically capable of undertaking regular manual handling activities.
• Can work as part of a team and can show initiative in resolving problems when required.
• Can take and follow instructions and learn quickly in a changing situation.
• Can work independently without supervision.
• Can stay calm in difficult situations.
• Is flexible in their approach to their work.
• Has a patient and caring nature.
• Is able to get on with people from all backgrounds and in all circumstances in a polite and sensitive way.
• Is sympathetic to the needs of children and/or frail, older and disabled people.
• Is willing and able to transport assistance dogs and safely restrained domestic pets.
• Has a good standard of personal cleanliness and tidiness.

MB816: Relief Coach Driver & Administrative Support
Location: Central London and surrounding areas
Salary: £29,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts) - 37.5 hours per week