Business Administrator (Offshore Wind) in Lowestoft

NES Fircroft are supporting a major offshore wind farm developer in the recruitment of a Business Administrator to join their operational team on a 10-month PAYE contract based in Lowestoft. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading offshore wind environment, supporting the day-to-day operations of a large-scale offshore wind farm. The role offers a varied workload across training compliance, financial administration, travel coordination, resource planning, facilities management and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid working is available, with working hours between 30–37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain training compliance for offshore technicians, ensuring certifications remain current and mandatory training is completed within required timescales.
• Arrange training courses with approved training providers and manage associated logistics.
• Monitor occupational medical certification requirements and coordinate renewal appointments.
• Book and manage travel and accommodation for site personnel attending training or business-related activities.
• Raise, manage and track purchase orders for operational activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and PO limits are maintained.
• Maintain training records, update training matrices and ensure certification documentation is stored correctly within company systems.
• Provide administrative support to site operations and management teams.
• Assist with invoice preparation and submission for operational services, works completed and materials supplied.
• Support workforce planning activities, including the administration of holiday requests and resource schedules.
• Coordinate site facilities requirements, ensuring personnel welfare provisions are maintained.
• Assist with the planning and organisation of safety events, workshops and site meetings.
• Manage company vehicle administration, including servicing, maintenance and MOT scheduling.
• Provide wider business support to logistics, procurement and back-office functions as required.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operational delivery.

Additional Responsibilities

• Produce and submit monthly accrual reports to support financial reporting processes.
• Prepare fuel VAT reclaim submissions and supporting documentation.
• Ensure framework purchase orders are established and maintained for each financial year.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Teams.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Desirable

• Experience within the offshore wind, renewable energy, maritime or wider energy sector.
• Knowledge of operational or maintenance environments.
• Experience supporting site-based or field-based teams.

Contract Details

• Location: Lowestoft
• Contract: 10-month PAYE contract
• Hours: 30–37 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working available
• Sector: Offshore Wind / Renewables

If you are an experienced administrator looking to join a leading offshore wind operation and contribute to the delivery of critical renewable energy infrastructure, we would like to hear from you.