Administration Manager
Office Based Whiteley, Fareham : on:site parking
Salary: A GBP 31,000 to A GBP 35,000 depending on skills and experience
Full:time
We are supporting a successful and fast:growing Fire and Security business thats part of the respected Croma Group, a national name in safety, technology and protection. With decades of expertise behind them, theyre known for their professional standards, client:focused approach and supportive internal culture.
Based at the companys head office in Whiteley, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a small but busy admin team that plays a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. If you enjoy structure, variety and helping others succeed, this is your chance to make a real impact in a growing business.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Manage the day:to:day workload of the admin team, delegating tasks, setting priorities and offering support
* Oversee engineer scheduling, ensuring that planned works, reactive callouts and projects are all well:coordinated
* Maintain accurate documentation and records for compliance, projects, and service calls : including aligning processes to NSI Gold standards
* Act as the central link between admin, operations, engineering and finance teams : ensuring clear, consistent communication across departments
* Manage customer communication: handle enquiries, quotes, complaints and updates with professionalism and care
* Coordinate project documentation, RAMS, certificates and site access logistics
* Support recruitment and onboarding processes within the department, including admin training and performance management
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), highlight process gaps and lead improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and response times
* Prepare and present reports for senior management on admin output, customer service levels and team performance
* Support finance tasks such as purchase orders, invoice queries and job costing where needed
The ideal candidate
* Proven experience managing an administrative or office:based team, ideally within a technical, engineering, construction or service:led business
* A calm and organised leader with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to make decisions
* A natural problem:solver who takes ownership and keeps things moving
* Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well with everyone from engineers and managers to suppliers and customers
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using scheduling, CRM or service management systems
* Familiarity with industry standards (such as NSI, ISO or similar) would be an advantage
* Someone who thrives on structure but is adaptable when things change : and enjoys being the steady hand that keeps everything on track
Why join our team?
* A GBP 31,000 to A GBP 35,000 salary depending on experience
* Full:time, office:based role with a supportive and collaborative team
* Well:established and growing business with long:term clients and strong values
* A visible role where youll be trusted, appreciated and able to make a difference
* Opportunities to shape the way the admin function works and grow with the business
* Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support
* Staff Share Option Scheme
Interested? Upload your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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