Business Administrator

Contract: Education
Location: Wigan, WN1 1NU (or Bolton)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Business Administrator to provide essential administrative support to operational teams, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day contract management activities.

This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate systems, supporting staff processes, and delivering timely, reliable administrative services across an education contract.

Job Overview

The Business Administrator will support operational and People & Culture teams by delivering a wide range of administrative and system-based activities. The role requires a high level of organisation, accuracy, and confidence working independently, alongside strong Excel and general IT skills.

Working in a fast-paced contract environment, the postholder will help ensure that processes run smoothly, records are kept up to date, and internal stakeholders receive responsive and reliable administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Time & Attendance (T&A) processes, ensuring data accuracy, user access management, and the processing of emergency payments.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, support invoicing activities, and coordinate the ordering of supplies such as chemicals and consumables.
• Coordinate DBS checks, subcontractor administration, and site-related administrative tasks.
• Support reporting activities and assist with e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
• Maintain accurate records across internal systems and provide general system administration support.
• Carry out printing, posting, and document preparation, including letters, reports, and menus.
• Respond to employee queries and provide administrative support across People & Culture activities.
• Ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in line with required processes.

Person Specification

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with confidence using IT systems.
• Previous administrative experience within an office-based environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience in data entry and administrative processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• A collaborative team player with a positive and professional approach to relationship building.