As part of our 7-year contract with Central Bedfordshire Council, we deliver a broad range of highway services covering design, construction and maintenance and are looking to recruit an Office Administrator to work on our Highways contract in Dunstable. As the Office Administrator you will support the day-to-day running of the Central Bedfordshire Head Office and provide PA support to the Business Director and the Senior Leadership Team.,
* Supporting the effective day-to-day running of the office and acting as the main point of contact for all office related issues, including liaison with client's facilities team.
* Managing inventory of office supplies, including stationery and multimedia equipment to ensure smooth office operations
* Organising company events, ordering equipment, stationary, mobile phones, laptop and all IT peripherals using Oracle.
* Supporting the Director and Senior Leadership Team in dealing with correspondence, internal communications, managing diaries and appointments.
* Organising meetings and taking minutes/actions.
* Organising accommodation and travel
* Providing ad hoc administrative support to the wider team including data entry, preparation of documents
* Supporting the delivery of various social value initiatives such as volunteering days and charity events
Excellent IT skills particularly in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint (O365). Experience in the use of Oracle is desirable.
* Effective communications skills along with the ability to work collaboratively with others and promote a positive manner.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and work independently.
* Ability to take ownership of issues relating to the office with demonstrable experience of managing office environments.
Milestone Infrastructure is the UK's leading highways maintenance provider, looking after over 24,000 miles of roads, 280,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways. We passionate about delivery, safety and sustainability, and are constantly evolving to meet the ambitions of our clients across the UK, At Milestone we embrace diversity, opening a rich potential for new ways of thinking and helping us to build successful and winning teams. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process; and as a Disability Confident employer, if you require any adjustments that would assist you throughout your application, please contact us at [email protected] or inform the recruitment manager in the first instance and we will be pleased to offer support.
This is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Milestone. The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the Business.