​Project Administrator

Location Exeter
Discipline: Senior Management, Office Support, Project Management
Job type: Permanent: Full Time
Salary: up to £28,000
Contact name: Nuala Edgar

Contact email: careers@sarahwest.co.uk
Job ref: VR/114
Published: about 2 years ago

Exeter – Transport required

up to £28,000

We are currently looking for a Project Administrator to join this high growth energy company.

You will be joining a company that has been established for over forty years and is continuing to grow rapidly.

For this role, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £28k and be joining a company that are hugely passionate about what they do. Working within the office, you will see that they are a very friendly team who like a regular social, including summer BBQ’s! It is a relaxed setting, and doggy friendly.

The Project Administrator will be someone who enjoys taking ownership of assisting with projects for both new and existing clients, resulting in great solutions for customers. This will involve liaison with clients, and suppliers to ensure smooth running, completion and aftercare, as well as exceptional customer service. In addition to the project aspect of the role, you will be supporting the General Manager with all office-based operations.


You will be responsible for the following:

  • Delivery of project documentation including customer facing and site documents

  • Support to the Operations team

  • Report creation

  • Manage the reception – Greeting clients attending meetings

  • Telephone cover – Being the first port of call for enquiries, answering queries or directing them to the relevant person.

  • Create and update records within the company CRM – keeping project information up to date

  • Drafting client proposals

  • Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures

  • Assisting the management team with diary management, appointments and travel requirements

  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and staff on a regular basis

  • Ensure the smooth running of all office systems, utilities, and services – ordering supplies when necessary


The ideal candidate will have experience of the following:

  • Working in a busy, “Multitasking” environment

  • Experience of working in a similar administrative role

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Strong knowledge of MS Office

  • Experience of CRM’s and Xero would be an advantage

As this is a new role to the business, it is a really great opportunity for the successful candidate to make it their own. You will be able to contribute to the business and have room for progression and personal development.

It is a great chance to join a team who love what they do and want to make a difference. They work hard, and at pace, but have a great time doing it!

If you have the above skills, with excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking role, then this could be your next career move.

If you are interested in the above role, or any other opportunities that Sarah West have, please send your CV to careers@sarahwest.co.uk or call Nuala on 01392 873813.