Overview
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About Us
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential, with an extensive benefits package including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
Role
Office Administrator (Maternity cover) – FTC 15 months, part-time 20 hours, Plymouth (office-based).
About The Role
We have a brand-new opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our team based in Plymouth. This position provides essential support to the Office Manager, assisting the engineering and management teams within our busy Plymouth office and plays an integral part of the administration and management team. The role will involve assisting with the coordination of bid submissions for some of the most exciting projects in the industry to achieve contract wins as well as supporting the day-to-day running of the office and events. Administrators have a good overview of their responsibilities – including reception duties and ensuring visitors are welcomed positively.
Responsibilities
* General office administrative duties to include managing incoming calls, meeting and greeting visitors, monitoring and actioning incoming email enquiries.
* Diary management including organisation of internal/external meetings, booking ad-hoc travel and accommodation requirements.
* Stationery and office stock ordering and management.
* Preparing creative content and associated material to formulate and help coordinate bid responses.
* Ensuring punctuality of submissions as per tender processes and deadlines.
* Ensuring adherence to Hoare Lea brand standards.
* Support in managing key tender portals, registrations, digital marketing channels and updating company information as required.
* Provide general administration support to engineering teams and Coordinators, including proofreading, preparing and formatting reports and ad-hoc documents.
* Work collaboratively with the wider office and central teams.
About You (Qualifications)
* Excellent IT skills, proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Attention to detail
* Flexibility is key
* Ability to prioritise and organise a varied workload
* Good team spirit, desire to take part and get involved
* Ability to remain confidential and show integrity
* Confident communicator in both written & verbal
* Good interpersonal skills with a good degree of commercial awareness
* Ability to manage expectations
* Calm & patient disposition
* Ability to prioritise high volumes of work from multiple sources to meet deadlines while maintaining high quality standards
* An interest in digital marketing/marketing would be beneficial
* Experience with formatting, reviewing, and proofreading materials for content and grammar
* Proven experience as an Administrator; understanding of industry knowledge is desirable
* Coordinating the onboarding process for new starters
How To Apply
To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.
Adjustments and accommodations
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know (relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else).
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Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Construction
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