Part Time Senior Administrator in Belsize Park

Contract: Temporary for initially 3 months, with potential for extension

Hourly rate: £19.38 per hour

Hours: Part time, 3 days per week (Friday essential – other two days flexible), 9am–5pm or 8:30am–4:30pm

Start date: Interviews ASAP for a January start

Location: Edgbaston, Hybrid after training

Are you an experienced Senior Administrator looking for a highly professional, fast-paced role where you can truly make an impact? Our client, a leading organisation within the education and research sector, is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Senior Administrator to support a major UK-wide programme focused on innovation, collaboration and technology within financial services. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing project team, working closely with the Project Manager to deliver first-class administration, research support, stakeholder engagement and event coordination. The programme runs until September 2027, offering a strong possibility of extension and future permanent opportunities.

The Role

As Senior Administrator, you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of a complex research programme. This is a varied and involved position requiring first-class organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work independently on multiple priorities. Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level administrative support to the Project Manager and wider team
• Managing complex diaries, inboxes and scheduling across multiple stakeholders
• Organising and coordinating project events, including booking venues, managing attendees, liaising with speakers, arranging catering and collating feedback
• Handling enquiries, building strong relationships and ensuring smooth communication across internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the project's funding processes, including data collection, monitoring, reporting and compliance
• Producing high-quality written communication, reports and documentation
• Researching, analysing and interpreting complex data using a range of systems and databases
• Managing small projects independently, contributing to wider project work
• Overseeing processes relating to finance, procurement, HR administration, facilities, and visitor arrangements
• Ensuring policies, procedures and compliance requirements are followed and updated
• Acting as a role model within the team, providing guidance, support and occasional line management responsibilities
• Upholding organisational values around equality, diversity and inclusion

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced administrator with a passion for delivering accuracy and excellent service in a complex environment. You will be:

• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines
• Confident working independently with strong decision-making skills
• An exceptional communicator, both written and verbal
• Skilled in building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Meticulous, professional, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proactive, adaptable and able to use your initiative in a fast-moving environment
• Confident working with complex systems, data and processes

You will also have:

• A-Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification, or relevant work experience
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using ERP or large organisational systems
• Experience within higher education, research, public sector or similar complex settings (highly advantageous)

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience required to fulfil this role, apply or get in touch with Tirebuck Recruitment for more information. If successful, one of our consultants will be in touch via phone or email for a confidential conversation about your experience, skills and suitability for the role. Please check your spam folder for any missed communication from us and ensure your contact details are up to date.