Office Administrator

Office Administrator (Temp – Perm Potential) Salary: £13.74 to £16.81 per hour The Opportunity This is a great opportunity for an organised and versatile administrator to join a busy and growing passive fire protection business on a temporary basis, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right person. The company delivers fire door and passive fire works across multiple live projects and requires a confident, capable individual to help keep operations running smoothly from the office. The Role This is a hybrid role blending administration, scheduling, and project coordination. You will act as a central point of contact between the office and on-site teams, managing communications, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, and keeping multiple project programmes on track. You will also be responsible for managing a small team of around two people, making prior supervisory or management experience an essential requirement for this position. Key Responsibilities * Calling customers and managing day-to-day communications * Ordering materials and checking product certifications * Scheduling works programmes and managing door ordering * Invoicing clients and coordinating with subcontractors * Managing and coordinating schedules across multiple live projects * Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources * Tracking project progress and flagging delays or issues to the relevant teams * Maintaining accurate records, documentation and filing systems * Assisting with resource planning and workload coordination * Acting as a central point of contact between the office and on-site teams * Managing and supporting a small team of approximately two people What We're Looking For * Proven experience in an office administration or project coordination role * Prior management or supervisory experience — this is an essential requirement * Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects * Proficient with general office systems and able to pick up new processes quickly * Background within construction, fire protection or a trade-based environment is advantageous but not essential What's On Offer * £16.81 per hour * Temporary position with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate * A varied and fast-paced role within a growing business * Immediate start available