Senior Administrator

Your new company
A well-established public body based in central Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator to join their team on a temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and confident administrator towork within a busy, professional environment, providing high-quality administrative and coordination support across an important area of the organisation.

Your new role
As Senior Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to a busy department, helping to ensure processes are managed efficiently, accurately and in line with organisational procedures.
This is a varied role requiring excellent organisation, attention to detail and the confidence to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive administrative and coordination support, managing competing priorities and ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Coordinating meetings and formal proceedings, including scheduling, attendees, documentation and associated administration.
• Preparing high-quality documentation, including minutes, meeting notes, correspondence, summaries and formal records.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and trackers while handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to enquiries and providing clear progress updates where required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within a Senior Administrator, Administrator, Coordinator or similar administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, with experience preparing professional documentation and maintaining accurate, confidential records.
• Strong Microsoft Office and administrative systems skills; experience within the public sector, regulatory, third sector or higher education would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible start opportunity.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing support from Hays throughout your assignment.

What you need to do now
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