Senior Office Administrator (FTC)
Company Overview:
For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.
Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.
WIKA Instruments in Sevenoaks provide pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and related calibration instruments. Our facility includes an engineering services department with repair, modification and calibration capability as well as incorporating the TC Fluid Control, level manufacturing capability and our ATEX approved electrical temperature manufacturing line.
Your Activities
* Act as the first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment.
* Manage the company car fleet and ensure the company car policy is maintained and kept up to date.
* Draft and circulate internal notices, updates, and memos, ensuring clarity and consistency across departments.
* Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and prepare agendas and minutes as required.
* Be responsible for the arrangement of all company travel within the business (flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire etc.) and try to ensure the best value for money is obtained.
* Be responsible for all visitors to the company with regards to transfers, accommodation and refreshments.
* Monitor and order office supplies, liaise with suppliers, and ensure cost-effective purchasing.
* Coordinate maintenance requests, manage service contracts (e.g. cleaning, utilities), and ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
* Arrange and organise all off-site meetings, away days and events involving clients, third parties and employees.
* Cover or support the HR department during absences or peak workloads where required.
* Work with the SLT or HR department on other projects and assignments where appropriate.
* Fixed term contract for 1 year.
Your Profile
* Proven experience in a senior administrative or office management role.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other relevant platforms. Able to produce polished documents and manage shared resources.
* Strong track record of supporting senior leadership and managing complex schedules.
* Demonstrates outstanding grammar, spelling, and written style. Must be able to draft and edit professional correspondence, reports, and internal communications with clarity and consistency.
* Skilled in diary management, meeting coordination, and document control, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
* Manages competing demands effectively, balancing routine tasks with ad-hoc requests. Maintains focus and accuracy under pressure.
* Demonstrates sound judgement and maintains confidentiality when required, consistently presenting themselves with professionalism and integrity.
Senior Office Administrator (FTC)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Work from home
Work Location: In person