📍 Gateshead | 💼 Permanent | 🏢 Fully Office-Based | 💰 £28,000 + excellent benefits
We're working with a long-established, global organisation in Gateshead to recruit an Operations & Business Support Administrator. This is a varied, fast-paced role at the heart of the business, supporting senior leaders, HR, and wider operational teams.
With a strong culture of internal promotion, low staff turnover, and excellent long-term stability, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career within a supportive and well-structured organisation.
🕒 Working Pattern - This is a fully office-based position with no hybrid working.
36 hours per week - Flexible start and finish times available
Standard hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:20am - 4:30pm and Friday: 8:20am - 1:30pm (early finish every week!)
Free on-site parking
Due to location, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport💰 Package & Benefits
£28,000 salary
Profit share scheme
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, Option to buy/sell annual leave, Enhanced pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution), Life assurance (3x salary), Health Cash Plan (up to £625 per year), Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP access, Share Incentive Plan (free shares after 3 years), Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounts via employee benefits platform, Long service rewards, Summer incentive, Christmas party, and more!🚀 The Role
You'll provide key administrative and operational support across multiple areas of the business, working closely with Directors, Senior Leaders, HR, and wider teams.
This is a highly varied role where no two days are the same - ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving, and being a central point of support within a busy office environment.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
HR & Employee Administration
Support employee lifecycle administration
Prepare contracts and HR documentation
Maintain accurate employee records
Support onboarding and employee engagement activitiesExecutive & Business Support
Provide diary, meeting, and coordination support to senior leaders
Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Handle confidential information with discretion
Book travel including flights, hotels, rail, taxis, and car hire
Coordinate meetings, events, and training sessions
Support employee engagement activities
Arrange catering, refreshments, and event logisticsOffice & Facilities Administration
Manage shared inboxes and general enquiries
Maintain office supplies and meeting spaces
Coordinate vehicles, servicing, and contractor activity
Support internal communications and office coordinationReporting & General Administration
Maintain calendars and schedules (travel, holidays, events)
Produce reports and business documentation
Raise purchase orders and support invoicing
Assist with environmental and operational reporting👤 About You
Experience
Background in Administration, Business Support, HR Admin, or Executive Support
Experience managing diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
Confident producing reports, documents, and presentations
Strong stakeholder coordination experienceSkills & Attributes
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Professional, discreet, and service-focused
Proactive with strong problem-solving ability🚗 Additional Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Occasional local travel/errands if required
Able to commute to Team Valley, Gateshead daily🌍 About the Company
You'll be joining a super fast-paced, global, innovation-led organisation. With a strong reputation for quality, stability, and employee development, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects and genuine opportunities for progression.
Apply today! If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Salary description
£28000.00 - £28000.00 per year