Market 36 Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Operations Administrator / Recruitment Administrator on behalf of our own team, based in Braintree, on a permanent basis. This is a varied and fast-paced role, supporting the Director and wider team with administration, office management, recruitment tasks, and financial processes. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and efficient, with the ability to work confidently in a small team and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Roles and Responsibilities Office Management: Stocking office supplies, handling general office maintenance (e.g., milk, stationery). Admin Support: Filing, scanning, maintaining employee files and records. Finance & Payroll: Handling timesheets, processing payroll, expenses, invoice queries, pay queries, and payments to staff and suppliers. Credit Control: Monitoring outstanding invoices, chasing payments, and liaising with clients to ensure timely payments. Recruitment Support: Writing job adverts, formatting CVs, assisting with candidate administration, and liaising with external parties. May include some recruitment tasks i.e. speaking with candidates & clients, sending CVs etc. CRM & Data Management: Maintaining and updating records, following up on missing information, and ensuring compliance. Marketing Support: Assisting with social media and marketing tasks where required. Front of House: Greeting visitors, handling queries, and supporting general office operations. Director Support: Providing assistance wherever necessary, including preparing documents, liaising with external parties (e.g., accounts). General Administrative Support: Assisting team members with various tasks as needed. Experience, Education & Qualifications Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise. Good numerical ability for handling payroll, invoices, and expenses. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. Proactive and efficient, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Ability to work well within a small team and contribute positively to the workplace environment. Trustworthy: working with confidential information Experience in administration based role is essential. Benefits Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum (DOE). Consideration for part-time working hours. 20 days holiday per annum Christmas shut down, increasing each year of service to maximum of 25 days Opportunity to work in a growing and supportive team environment. Involvement in a varied role with room for professional development. Working hours: Monday - Friday, 0900 - 1700. Market 36 Recruitment Ltd covers sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, and HR & Finance, building strong working relationships with local employers and candidates. If you are highly organised, confident, and looking for a proactive and varied administrative role, we’d love to hear from you