Project Administrator – Leatherhead

£18.00–£20.00 per hour PAYE + Additional Holiday Pay

10-Month Temporary Contract | Full-Time | Immediate Start

5 days in office with an 8am start

Hours per week 40 hours

We are recruiting for an experienced, organised and proactive Project Administrator to join a busy project team within a well-established international organisation based in Leatherhead.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied administrative role, working with different teams and ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly.

You will be supporting a professional project team, taking responsibility for maintaining accurate records, coordinating information, organising events and providing essential administrative support.

The role would suit someone who is confident, personable, highly organised and happy to take ownership of their responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating project trackers, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing and distributing weekly reports to management.
• Managing team lists, contact details and distribution lists.
• Monitoring annual leave schedules and identifying potential overlaps.
• Updating office floor plans, desk allocations and seating arrangements.
• Managing client correspondence, including numbering, logging and filing documentation.
• Organising team events, celebrations, meetings and VIP visits.
• Arranging catering and coordinating meeting room requirements.
• Managing office supplies, printers and general equipment.
• Liaising with IT teams to resolve technical issues.
• Coordinating additional workstation requirements and office equipment.
• Ensuring meeting rooms and shared facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Liaising with facilities and security teams regarding office maintenance.
• Coordinating employee surveys and internal communications.
• Providing general administrative and project support as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in an administrative or project support role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience maintaining spreadsheets, trackers and databases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible and helpful approach.
• Confidence liaising with colleagues, management and external contacts.

Previous experience within an engineering, construction or large corporate environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic and enjoys being part of a busy team.

Salary and Holiday Pay

Basic hourly rate: £18.00–£20.00 PAYE, depending on experience.

Illustrative hourly rates including holiday pay:

• £18.00 basic + £2.62 holiday pay = £20.62 per hour
• £18.50 basic + £2.69 holiday pay = £21.19 per hour
• £19.00 basic + £2.76 holiday pay = £21.76 per hour
• £19.50 basic + £2.84 holiday pay = £22.34 per hour
• £20.00 basic + £2.91 holiday pay = £22.91 per hour

All rates are gross PAYE rates before tax and National Insurance deductions. Holiday pay is subject to the applicable contractual arrangements.

Contract Details

• Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
• Contract: Temporary, initially 10 months subject to change
• Working days: Monday to Friday
• Office attendance: Five days per week
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Pay: £18.00–£20.00 per hour PAYE, plus holiday pay

This is a fully office-based position and would suit someone who enjoys working alongside colleagues in a professional and collaborative environment.

Interested?

If you are an experienced administrator looking for a varied and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment Disclaimer

E Personnel Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this temporary vacancy.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and confirmation of suitability for the role.

The hourly rates quoted are gross PAYE rates before deductions for tax and National Insurance. Holiday pay is calculated separately and is subject to the applicable contractual arrangements and statutory requirements.

The stated contract duration is anticipated and may be subject to change according to business requirements.

Due to the volume of applications received, we may only be able to contact candidates selected for further consideration.