Office Administrator in Lutterworth

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina, we have a winning culture; we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

The Office Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Executive team (which includes the Executive Assistant to Group CEO, Group CEO, Deputy CEO, CFO, and CPO) with the smooth running of executive priorities, board level activities, and group wide initiatives, acting as a trusted partner. Our ideal candidate will provide professional, warm and efficient customer service and administrative support to the stakeholders. A successful Office Administrator will create accurate data, with the ability to work to deadlines and contribute to overall success.

Key duties of an Office Administrator:

• Support the Group Executive Assistant on daily priorities (including help with Executives' expense claims), operational board activities, and strategic initiatives/projects.
• Liaise with senior external stakeholders and third parties on behalf of the Executive Assistant.
• Maintain effective internal communication channels with the executive teams.
• Build strong networks within the group and act as a connector between functions, business units, and leadership.
• Assist in organising and coordinating Senior Leadership meetings, events, and internal engagement initiatives.
• Oversee general office administration including meeting room bookings, facility management (logging tickets), coordinating lunch catering, updating the H&S register at reception for staff & visitors, visitor management, general office upkeep, handling postal services, requesting access cards for new joiners, raising Purchase Orders, ordering office stationery, general data entry, and maintaining office files and note taking.
• Answer incoming calls, take messages and redirect calls as required.
• Provide a full and comprehensive administrative service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with ad-hoc office projects and undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post.

Qualifications

• Confident user of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task without close supervision.
• Demonstrating tact and diplomacy, as well as confidentiality and discretion.
• Able to make decisions under pressure, and work to a tight timescale.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Positive, proactive, can-do attitude and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and meet tight deadlines.
• A desire to deliver a great service to both external and internal customers/stakeholders.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures to ensure efficient service and continuous improvement.
• Awareness of a Company’s corporate image, brand and values.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance – x 2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!