45,062 Senior Administrative Assistants jobs in the United Kingdom

• Oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring a professional and efficient working environment.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Manage the reception area and ensure professional handling of visitors and calls.
• Supervise and train administrative support staff, delegating tasks and monitoring performance.
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Manage travel arrangements and accommodation for staff.
• Maintain and update office filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Assist with event planning and coordination for company functions.
• Act as a point of contact for staff queries regarding office administration.
• Ensure the office adheres to health and safety guidelines.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in office administration or management.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and common office software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with event coordination and facilities management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for Administrative Support for a 4-week contract with a National Regulator based in Glasgow.

You will be contributing to the improvement of corporate knowledge retention and facilitate good organisational governance and regulatory excellence. You will be modernising and improving the filing system structure and ease of access to documentation for the team.

Location - Hybrid (2 days in Glasgow Office, 3 days working from home)
Pay Rate - 110 PAYE / 138.88 UMB per day
Contract - 4 weeks

Main duties and responsibilities

• To build a suite of inter-linked pages within the internal SharePoint system which allows a simple and usable front-facing interface for accessing and navigating the wealth of records and information stored within the team filing system. In effect, building the structure of a simple internal website for navigating the SharePoint folders.
• The Secretariat Team will discuss and agree with you on the appropriate structure and explain what kind of functionality we are trying to achieve.
• Progress will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with the Manager to allow for adjustments or iterations based on usability feedback.
• Final structure and functionality do not need to align directly with existing internal SharePoint, but elements of good design or practice should be used.

Person Specification

• Good time management and task prioritisation.
• Ability to work within an already-established team, while working to clear instructions on a specific piece of work.
• Experience of building, developing or maintaining simple and user-friendly internal websites, intranet pages or SharePoint sites.
• Experience of working on short-term "task and finish" projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and wider Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of the concepts of organisational structures / corporate knowledge retention and usability / accessibility.

This job description provides an overview of key duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. You may be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities within the scope of your role and as appropriate for your grade.

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Job Title: Administrative Support
Location: Rainham, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Pay: 14.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Join Our Friendly and Growing Hire Company in Rainham!

Our client are currently seeking a reliable and organised Administrative Support professional to join their busy team based in Rainham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a supportive and fast-paced environment within the hire industry.

About the Role:

As our new Admin Support, you'll play a key role in keeping our day-to-day operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Answering calls and responding to customer enquiries
• Processing hire paperwork and updating records
• Scheduling deliveries and collections
• Coordinating with the warehouse and delivery teams
• General office admin including data entry, filing, and email management

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role - within the hire industry would be preferred
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable using basic computer systems and Microsoft Office
• A team player with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently

Why Join Us?

• Great hourly rate of 14.00
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Monday to Friday hours - no weekends!
• Temporary to permanent role - opportunity to secure a long-term position
• On-site parking and good transport links

If you're ready to bring your admin skills to a company that values its team and offers room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your career!

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• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars and schedules.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit documents, reports, and presentations.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external contacts.
• Organize and manage meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and communications.
• Maintain and organize filing systems and records.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure efficient operation of the executive office.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in managing travel arrangements.
• Familiarity with office management procedures.

• Efficiently managing and coordinating executive calendars and scheduling appointments.
• Arranging domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Preparing agendas, meeting materials, and taking minutes.
• Drafting, proofreading, and distributing correspondence and reports.
• Processing expense reports and managing departmental budgets.
• Acting as a liaison between executives and staff, clients, and visitors.
• Maintaining and organizing filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Conducting research and preparing background materials for meetings.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects and tasks as required by the executive team.

• Manage complex executive calendars and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Handle confidential correspondence and communications.
• Screen phone calls and manage inquiries efficiently.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical filing systems.
• Assist with event planning and coordination.
• Conduct research and gather information as needed.
• Provide a high level of support to senior executives.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars and schedules.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Screen incoming calls, emails, and mail, prioritizing and responding as appropriate.
• Organize and manage meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with event planning and coordination.
• Manage office supplies and maintain office organization.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Anticipate the needs of executives and proactively address them.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role.
• Proven experience supporting C-level executives.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive and resourceful problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with travel booking and expense reporting.

• Manage and maintain complex calendars for senior executives, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails and phone calls, responding as appropriate.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation.
• Organize and manage logistics for internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing follow-up actions.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Manage and maintain filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
• Conduct research and compile data for various projects and reports.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Provide general administrative support, including document management, data entry, and expense processing.

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and a high level of professionalism.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Experience with calendar management and travel coordination.
• Familiarity with office management procedures is a plus.

• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, prioritizing appointments and proactively resolving conflicts.
• Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing follow-up actions.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and transportation, ensuring detailed itineraries are provided.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Act as a gatekeeper and liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage expense reports and T&E submissions in a timely manner.
• Organize and maintain confidential files and records.
• Handle incoming calls and emails, directing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with special projects and event planning as needed.
• Conduct research and gather information for various business needs.
• Ensure a high level of professionalism and discretion in all interactions.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar administrative role, supporting senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
• Proactive approach with a strong sense of initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with office management systems and basic bookkeeping is a plus.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.