Group Office Administrator- Preston- Maternity Cover- Part time (11/12 months)

Department: Administration £19,696 (FTE £32,800 per annum)
Reports to: Group HR Director
Location: Preston (PR2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 1:30pm (22.5 hours per week) this could be negotiable for the perfect candidate
Note: Once a month, you may be required to stay slightly later for Board meetings; this time will be given back.

About the Role

Axon Moore is looking for a highly organised and proactive Group Office Administrator to play a pivotal role in supporting our Group CEO, HR Director, and senior leadership team. This is a varied position where you'll be at the heart of operations, coordinating board meetings, handling key administrative duties, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day business functions.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, are skilled at balancing multiple priorities, and have exceptional attention to detail, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support - Coordinate and prepare agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations for Board and AGM meetings.
Travel & Scheduling - Manage travel arrangements for the Group CEO and senior managers and oversee diary priorities when required.
Board Administration - Produce and distribute Board packs, collate AGM documentation, and provide general administrative support.
Financial & Compliance Duties - Manage CEO credit card statements and process customer Key Holder Agreements, ensuring accurate logging and approvals.
Project Support - Provide administration support to the Group HR Director and Group QHSE Manager on specific initiatives.
Office Management - Oversee stationery supplies, liaise with external service providers, and assist with ad-hoc cover and training when required.
Health & Safety - Actively promote a safe working environment, report hazards, and follow company safety procedures.

What our client are looking for

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in minuting meetings and handling confidential information with discretion.
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and work under pressure.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, flexible, and positive "can-do" attitude.
Desirable

Previous experience supporting senior executives or board-level activities.

Core Competencies

Decision Making - Confident in handling tasks independently and escalating appropriately.
Flexibility & Change Management - Adapts quickly to shifting priorities.
Results Focused - Delivers high-quality work within deadlines.
Collaboration - Works effectively across teams and departments.
Ownership - Takes accountability and initiative.
Communication & Customer Service - Builds strong professional relationships internally and externally.

Salary & Benefits

Basic Salary: £19,695.84 (pro rata amount for 22.5 hours per week, FTE £32,800)
KPI bonus scheme
28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Cover
Company Sick Pay
Employee Discount Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
 
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