Senior Administrator

Senior Administrator
Felbridge - hybrid working
£30k (DOE) with amazing benefits

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and growing organisation that operates as part of a wider global group. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to take ownership of their customer services, administration, and operational support function.

This is a key role within the business, combining hands-on team leadership with day-to-day operational coordination, administration oversight, and service delivery management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a small team, ensuring high standards of customer service, maintaining accurate systems and data, and supporting continuous improvement across processes.

The Role

As the Senior Administrator, you will be responsible for leading, supporting, and developing a small team while also remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations and administration.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, supporting, and motivating a small client support and administration team
Managing daily workload distribution, priorities, and task allocation
Acting as a deputy for the Team Leader/Manager when required
Handling escalated client queries and ensuring timely, professional resolution
Overseeing all administrative processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across systems
Maintaining high standards of data entry, record keeping, and system integrity
Preparing customer quotations and supporting sales or renewal administration
Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure smooth service delivery and occasional client facing meetings
Monitoring team performance and key KPIs, providing regular updates to management
Supporting onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members
Identifying process improvements and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting or running team meetings, workload reviews, and planning sessions
Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and service standardsAbout You

Our client is looking for someone with strong team leadership experience and a hands-on, organised approach. They are looking for a friendly person who can work on their own initiative but are also fully supported in their role.

You will ideally have:

Experience leading, supervising, or deputising for a team leader or manager
Previous responsibility for administrative processes within a busy environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and business systems
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
A calm, structured approach in a fast-paced environment
Experience in customer service, operations, coordination, or administrative leadership roles
A proactive mindset with a focus on service quality and continuous improvementThe Offer

Opportunity to step into a visible and developing leadership role
Strong exposure to both operational and people management responsibilities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Part of a stable organisation within a global group structure
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits packageExtra Information:

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