Location: Warrington/Glasgow (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 6 months
Salary: C.£32,000 (Pro rata)
About Us
Are you an experienced Business Administrator looking for a new opportunity in the Utilities industry? Our client, a prominent Organisation, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join their team. As a Business Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of their administrative processes.
Role Overview
As a Business Administrator, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality administrative support to site-based operational teams. Your responsibilities will include purchase order management and operational coordination, working closely with Operations Managers to ensure efficient site operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and raise purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes.
Provide direct administrative support to Operations Managers on-site.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and trackers using Microsoft Office tools.
Schedule meetings and coordinate diaries as required.
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and operational documentation.
Support daily administrative activities to facilitate smooth site operations.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders across both Warrington and Glasgow teams.
Handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Skills, Experience & Requirements:
Essential:
Proven experience in a Business Administrator or similar administrative role.
Demonstrable experience in raising and managing purchase orders.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills with a proactive and organised approach.
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
Desirable:
Background or exposure to the Utilities or Energy sector.
Experience supporting operational or site-based teams.
Willingness to learn internal systems (full training provided).
Why Apply? This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a regulated utilities environment, working closely with operational leadership. It is well-suited for experienced administrators seeking a stable contract role with the possibility of permanency, or for those eager to build sector-specific experience.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put 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, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention
Salary description
£32000.00 - £32396.00 per year