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Administrative Support Assistant

We are looking to recruit a detail-oriented Administrative Support Assistant to join a well-established business as they significantly expand their operation.

The Role:
As Administrative Support Assistant, you will provide day-to-day support to Project Coordinators. Your responsibilities will include managing project documentation, maintaining trackers, updating records, and ensuring smooth communication between departments. You will also assist with planning tasks, such as preparing safe dig plans and liaising with landowners.

Key Requirements:

• Strong administrative skills with proven ability to multitask
• Proficiency in Excel and confident handling documentation
• Comfortable managing shared email inboxes
• Ability to learn in-house software quickly
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail, particularly with safety-critical information

The Ideal Candidate:
You will be organised, accurate, and proactive, with a strong eye for detail. A reliable team player, you will take pride in keeping projects on track and supporting colleagues across different departments.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference behind the scenes and enjoy being a key support within a project-driven environment, this position could be the right fit for you.

Salary starts at 25k rising to 27k on completion of probation. Send your CV via the link below to apply.

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.
li>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.

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.

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

Join Our NHS Team - Risk Management & Governance Coordinator

Are you highly organised, attentive to detail, and passionate about supporting healthcare excellence? We're looking for a dedicated Risk Management & Governance Coordinator to play a vital role in ensuring seamless administration, compliance, and communication across our Trust.

Salary - Band 4 - 13.57
Location - Ards Hospital, Newtownards

About the Role:
As part of our Risk Management & Governance Directorate, you will coordinate and quality assure case processing, delivering timely and accurate responses in line with legislative frameworks. Your role will involve key interactions with Trust staff, statutory bodies, and the public - always in a helpful, respectful, and professional manner.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing and processing allocated caseloads, ensuring all formal responses meet regulatory timeframes.
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries sensitively and professionally.
• Maintaining accurate records manually and electronically, ensuring data quality across risk and governance systems.
• Producing high-quality reports, statistical analyses, and briefings for internal teams and external agencies such as the Information Commissioner's Office and Coroner's Office.
• Organising meetings, interviews, and consultations, including minute-taking and follow-up actions.
• Supervising and supporting administrative staff, including training and workload management.
• Delivering awareness training sessions to Trust staff and supporting special projects as required.
• Keeping the Directorate's intranet resources up to date to enhance team accessibility to important information.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisational and analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in data management and producing clear, insightful reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and maintain confidentiality.
• Confidence in supporting and leading administrative teams.
• Enthusiasm for delivering training and taking on varied projects.

Why Work With Us?

This is your opportunity to contribute to patient safety and organisational excellence while growing your career within the dynamic NHS environment. We offer a supportive team, ongoing development, and the chance to make a real difference.

For further information please send email

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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

PRIVATE BANK - Administrative Support, Deputy Manager

Weatherbys Private Bank are recruiting for an effective people manager to provide oversight, training, coaching and development to the Private Banking support team. 

Team Overview

Our Private Banking Administrative Support Team  plays a vital role in delivering outstanding service to our high-net-worth clients. This dedicated team provides comprehensive administrative assistance, ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of daily client requests and the seamless operation of the Private Bank.

They are responsible for the ongoing support and administration of client portfolios, managing correspondence, and assisting Private Bankers in delivering tailored financial solutions. Their work underpins the high standards of service our clients expect.

With strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency, the team significantly enhances the overall client experience and contributes to the operational excellence of our Private Banking services.

Oversight and leadership are provided by the Private Bank Managers , who ensure that our exceptional standards are consistently upheld.

Requirements

Leadership

• Drive team productivity by identifying inefficiencies and managing performance.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to deliver excellent client service and grow professionally.
• Oversee performance management and professional development of direct reports.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of all team outputs.
• Uphold business standards and promote best practices across the team.
• Represent the team in key forums and manage team resources effectively.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships across the Bank and wider business.
• Provide support and cover for Directors as needed.

Managerial responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and onboarding.
• Oversee training, development, and retention of team members.
• Maintain and act on the team’s skills matrix to manage operational risk.
• Provide regular performance feedback and conduct structured one-to-ones.
• Set SMART objectives and KPIs, ensuring a balance between technical skills and behaviours.
• Manage underperformance through structured improvement plans and reviews.
• Prepare professional MI reports and performance updates for senior stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of support, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective resource planning, cross-team collaboration, and cost management.
• Support staff development, promotions, and succession planning.

Risk responsibilities

• Oversee the team’s risk framework, ensuring robust controls and timely escalation of issues.
• Manage daily and monthly control monitoring, producing MI for key committees.
• Implement actions and training based on control findings and risk assessments.
• Maintain and update risk registers, ensuring regulatory compliance and escalation where needed.
• Lead incident and complaint management, including fraud investigations and resolution.
• Ensure exemplary client service standards are upheld across all team outputs.
• Oversee procedure reviews, ensuring RACI, AML, and Consumer Duty considerations are included.
• Liaise with risk and compliance teams to ensure effective monitoring and adherence to regulations.
• Support the team with process queries and ensure competency through checks and training tools.

Client responsibilities

• Act as a client contact and provide portfolio cover when needed.
• Communicate the Bank’s proposition and direct clients to appropriate teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of client instructions.
• Provide exceptional client service and handle escalations or complaints.
• Sign off excesses and large transactions as required.
• Ensure banker portfolios are supported during absences.

What we are looking for

• Experience of managing teams within financial institutions, is highly desirable.  
• A good breadth of experience in Financial Services. 
• Ability to enter open and honest debate and to accept and give constructive feedback. 
• Preparedness to go the extra mile to provide clients with exemplary service and to support the team.  

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to project managers and site teams.
• Manage project documentation, including plans, reports, and correspondence.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and site visits for project personnel.
• Prepare project-related documents, presentations, and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate project records and databases.
• Assist with the procurement and tracking of project supplies and equipment.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Perform general office duties, including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Support the onboarding process for new project team members.

• Proven experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
• Experience in project support or the construction industry is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with project management software is a plus.