Administration Manager in City of London

Administration Manager in City of London

City of London Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Crowd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Oversee multiple furniture projects, ensuring smooth order placement and installation.
  • Company: Creative studio focused on sustainable furniture with a collaborative vibe.
  • Benefits: Flexible hours, generous leave, discretionary bonuses, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a dynamic and innovative setting.
  • Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make an impact in sustainable design.
  • Qualifications: Experience in procurement or logistics, with strong design knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

A leading mid-sized, creative studio specialising in sustainable furniture procurement and project delivery is seeking an organised, pro-active and meticulous Administration Manager to join their London office. As Administration Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role within the wider Operations team, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently from order placement through to installation. Working closely with Account Managers, Project Managers, suppliers and logistics partners, you’ll oversee multiple live projects, keeping everything organised, on track and running smoothly – ensuring communication with clients is to an excellent standard. To be successful in this role, solid knowledge of furniture product design is required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts and has a keen eye for detail. The company offers a collaborative and social working environment, exposure to exciting clients and innovative projects, discretionary bonus, development/progression, flexible hours, very generous annual leave, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the ordering process across multiple furniture and lighting projects, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and on schedule.
  • Raise and track purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, and project documentation.
  • Monitor lead times, deliveries, and project programmes, proactively resolving issues where required.
  • Maintain accurate project information, specifications, costs, and order statuses within internal systems.
  • Liaise with suppliers, warehouses, freight partners, and internal teams to coordinate deliveries and installations.
  • Work closely with Account Managers, Project Managers, Sales and Finance teams to ensure a seamless project delivery process.

Key Skills / Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a procurement, operations, logistics, or coordination role.
  • Strong design and product knowledge, within furniture, lighting, or interiors.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Passion for sustainability.

Administration Manager in City of London employer: The Crowd

Join a leading mid-sized creative studio in London that champions sustainable furniture procurement and project delivery. As an Administration Manager, you'll thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, enjoying generous benefits such as flexible hours, substantial annual leave, and opportunities for professional development while working on innovative projects with exciting clients.

The Crowd

Contact Details:

The Crowd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Administration Manager in City of London

Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Relationship-Building Skills
Procurement Knowledge
Operations Management
Logistics Coordination