Trainee Administrator

2 days ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Kier Group Full time

At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this.

**Job Title**: Trainee Administrator
**Location**:Waterbeach, Cambridge

**Business area**: Kier Construction - Eastern and Midlands

**Contract**:Permanent**, **full time

**Benefits**:You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here.

Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world - and leave a legacy. So, bring your talent and ambition to our team and you’ll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that’s helping shape the world of tomorrow.

We are now recruiting for a **Trainee Administrator** to work alongside the current Commercial Admin team.

**Key Responsibilities**

As a Trainee Administrator within our Eastern & Midlands region, you will be responsible for providing general administrative support with a specific focus on the Commercial Team, which is made up of Commercial Managers and a growing team of Quantity Surveyors. Experience is not essential for this role and all training will be provided.

Duties may include (but are not limited to):

- Processing Sub-Contractor payment notices.
- Assisting in the management of cash.
- Collating and issuing meeting packs.
- Processing meeting minutes.
- General administrative duties.
- Assisting the Commercial Team.
- Office duties.

**What do we need from you?**

Being proficient in using Microsoft software will play a key part in your success in this role, as well as having the ability to produce well-presented and structured information materials.

We are looking for someone that is keen to learn and interested in growing a career in the construction industry.

Desired skills & personal qualities:

- Well organised with the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively prioritise tasks.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
- Ability to work with strong attention to detail.
- Can do attitude and problem solver.
- Team player with a strong work ethic.
- Recruitment agencies - we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. The recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL should we require assistance. For further information, visit our _careers help page_._

**Key Skills and Qualifications**:

- Good level of education
- Experience of contracts is desirable as well as knowledge of using accounting systems (e.g. Coins)
- Good standard of IT skills (MS Office in particular Excel)
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
- Good time-management and organisational skills, able to prioritise workload
- Methodical approach with a strong attention to detail
- Proven experience of working within a team

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