Temporary Administrator – 3 Month Contract

About the role

This three‑month temporary position supports the Managing Director of a specialist contractor in Witham. The role offers a varied administrative workload, requiring a proactive and highly organised individual who can deliver excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Managing Director.
• Manage incoming emails and ensure prompt responses to customer enquiries.
• Deliver professional telephone and email customer service.
• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate records in the company’s Zero system.
• Support credit control by monitoring and chasing outstanding payments and performing basic credit checks for new accounts.
• Handle sales enquiries, prepare quotations and liaise with customers on ongoing projects.
• Maintain internal databases, spreadsheets and employee holiday records.
• Assist with basic HR administration tasks.
• Coordinate small business projects and provide general office support.

Required profile

• Previous administration experience in a busy office environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, friendly telephone manner.
• Access to personal transport due to the rural office location.

Required skills

What we offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Flexible working pattern across four days per week (Friday essential).
• Three‑month temporary assignment with an immediate start.