Job description
Location: Northamptonshire
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Business Administrator to join a busy and professional organisation on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
This role will provide dedicated PA and senior administrative support to the site's leadership team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing confidential information while building positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & PA Support
• Provide comprehensive administrative and personal assistant support to senior leadership.
• Manage complex diaries, schedules and appointments.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and distribute supporting documentation.
• Handle correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and other logistical requirements when required.
Meeting & Governance Support
• Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Prepare meeting packs and briefing documents.
• Take accurate minutes and ensure actions are tracked to completion.
• Support governance and reporting processes by monitoring deadlines and ensuring documentation is up to date.
Business Administration
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, files and databases.
• Produce reports, presentations, letters and other business documents.
• Support project administration and performance reporting activities.
• Assist with the organisation of events, site visits and leadership meetings.
Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key point of contact for a variety of stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Support internal communications and the distribution of key business updates.
• Ensure a professional and responsive service is provided at all times.
Operational Support
• Assist with tracking projects and key business objectives.
• Anticipate requirements and proactively support senior leaders.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Support wider business functions as required.
About You
• Previous experience in a Senior Administrator, Lead Administrator, Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role.
• Proven experience managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings.
• Strong minute-taking and document preparation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Professional, discreet and highly organised.
Desirable
• Experience within a healthcare, public sector or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of governance processes and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams.