At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our office running smoothly and create a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
- Company: Join British Rowing, a values-driven organisation promoting respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health insurance, pension contributions, and a wellbeing platform.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be the backbone of our operations and make a real impact in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Organised, self-motivated problem solver with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 34700 £ per year.
British Rowing are looking for a proactive and highly organised Office Administrator to keep their operations running smoothly and help create a welcoming, efficient, and well‑supported environment for their staff and visitors.
Our Values
British Rowing is a values-driven organisation, proud to lead a sport built on respect, integrity, inclusion, teamwork and excellence.
The Role
As our Office Administrator, you’ll be the backbone of our daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
Your support will be vital in creating a welcoming environment for our team and visitors, handling essential administrative tasks, and contributing directly to the productivity of the entire office.
The ideal candidate will be an organised, self‑motivated problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a tidy, organised, and professional office environment.
- Manage the office supplies inventory, including ordering, stocking, and distributing.
- Coordinate office layouts, moves, and space planning.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and couriers.
- Manage office security, including facilitating access to the office.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors, service providers, and building management.
- Management and triaging of the general office email inboxes and correspondence.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, including booking rooms, preparing materials, and organising food.
- Maintain filing systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assist with data entry and maintaining databases.
- Processing of staff documentation, contracts and other paperwork.
- Assistance with recruitment, and other HR processes.
- Support committee with meeting scheduling and minute taking
- Support and organisation of BR-hosted events
- A bit about you
- Possesses a ‘can do’, ‘nothing is impossible’ mindset.
- Is able to stay calm under pressure.
- A strong collaborator who easily builds internal and external relationships.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Reliable, punctual, and highly dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and demands.
- Proven experience in an office administration, administrative assistant, or a similar support role.
What we offer
- Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get:
- 7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
- £20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
- Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance (x3 your salary)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free and secure parking in Hammersmith
- Free annual ROW Membership
- Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day
- Additional Information
The hours for the role will be split between 8:30-16:30 / 9:30-17:30 to ensure someone is always available for opening and closing.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter here describing your suitability for the role.
We’re going to close applications on the 9th April but, if you like the sound of the job, please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate!
Type
Full Time
Application Dates
- From Thursday 19th March 2026 to Thursday 9th April 2026
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British Rowing Office Administrator employer: British Rowing
British Rowing is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the stunning Dorney Lake, where employees can engage in meaningful operations that directly contribute to the safety and enjoyment of rowing activities. With a strong emphasis on employee development through comprehensive training in health and safety practices, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while enjoying a supportive culture that values teamwork and community engagement. The role provides unique opportunities to work in a premier sporting venue, making it an attractive choice for those passionate about water safety and operations.
