Senior Administrator

Office Administrator

Location: Evesham Area, Worcestershire Salary: £27,500

Permanent Office Administrator Evesham Area Salary: £27,000 £30,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday Friday, 09 00 (100% Office-Based)

Are you a highly independent Office Administrator looking to escape corporate red tape?

Arden Personnel is exclusively recruiting for a thriving local Grounds Maintenance company. We need a highly organized, self-motivated Administrator to act as the backbone of a busy office. Because the crews work out in the field, you will spend large portions of your day working completely autonomously.

What you will be doing:

• Acting as the primary point of contact, ensuring a strict 1-working-day response time on all customer queries.

• Utilizing bespoke software to build detailed work lists and weekly activity schedules for the General Manager.

• Owning all compliance admin, including ISO documentation, Health & Safety info, and personnel/training files.

• Managing the day-to-day office operations, from ordering supplies to maintaining efficient filing systems.

What you need to bring:

• Autonomy: You must be comfortable and productive working on your own for long periods.

• Resilience: A "thick skin" and a good sense of humour are required to support a straightforward, down-to-earth landscape crew.

• Literacy: Top-tier written and verbal communication skills. You must be able to draft highly accurate, professional correspondence.

• Tech Skills: Strong MS Office skills and the aptitude to pick up new scheduling systems quickly.

The Benefits: Take ownership of your role in a successful, supportive local business with a competitive salary of up to £30,000.

If your skills match the above and you are ready for a 100% office-based role, apply now and the Arden Personnel team will be in touch!

£30,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience) Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday Friday (9am-5pm) - 100% Office based

The Opportunity

Arden Personnel is excited to be partnering with a thriving, local Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping company. We are seeking an experienced Office Administrator to act as the "right hand" to the management team and ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of a busy office.

This role is highly autonomous. Because the field crews are out on the ground, you can expect to spend large parts of the day working without company. This is a fantastic opportunity for a resilient, self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently and doesn't need a noisy, bustling corporate office to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

In this varied role, you will be the backbone of the office, with duties including:

• Customer & Client Coordination: Answering all calls and emails, ensuring all queries receive a response within 1 working day.
• Systems & Scheduling: Using a bespoke "Work Program" to add data and produce detailed work lists for the General Manager.
• Forward Planning: Preparing and updating weekly activity lists as new orders arrive.
• Compliance Administration: Maintaining ISO documentation and health & safety information to ensure it is always up to date.
• HR Support: Ensuring personnel files are current and maintaining the company training matrix.
• Office Management: Ordering and maintaining office supplies, operating office machinery, and keeping an efficient filing system.

Who We Are Looking For

The office environment is down-to-earth and supports busy landscape crews, requiring a proactive individual with a "thick skin" and a great sense of humour.

Key Requirements:

• Independence: You must be highly self-sufficient and comfortable working alone for long stretches of the day.
• Availability: You must be available to work full time office based. (9-5)
• Literacy & Communication: An excellent telephone manner and exceptional written communication skills. You must be able to draft professional correspondence with high grammatical accuracy.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn bespoke software programs.
• Work Ethic: Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to log all sales enquiries and customer requests accurately.

What is on Offer?

• A competitive salary between £27,000 and £30,000 (DOE).
• A supportive, straightforward team environment.
• The chance to take ownership of your workload within a successful local business.

Ready for your next challenge? If you are an adaptable and highly independent administrator looking for a permanent home where your skills will be valued, we want to hear from you. Apply today to speak with the Arden Personnel team.