Project Management Administrator

  • Acorn by Synergie
  • Thornbury, Gloucestershire
  • Oct 17, 2025
Full time Administration

Job Description

Project Management Administrator (Full Time)

Thornbury 29,064- 31, hours per week Monday to Friday Permanent

Introduction

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced full-time Administrator to join a small team, supporting day-to-day administrative functions and project work. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a varied role, with involvement in a wide range of projects and tasks.

Regular hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4.30pm on Fridays. Some evening work is required, usually once a month, to take minutes at meetings (time off in lieu will be given).



Key Duties:

  • Prepare and distribute meeting papers and agendas, and take accurate minutes.
  • Manage planning application responses, records and submissions within statutory deadlines.
  • Provide reception duties, handling enquiries in person, by phone and in writing.
  • Log and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assist the Financial Administrator with invoices, purchase orders and financial records.
  • Maintain cemetery records and deal sensitively with related enquiries.
  • Support grant processes, including enquiries, applications, meetings and payments.
  • Manage diaries, functions, events and Mayoral arrangements.
  • Identify improvements to administrative processes, including AI opportunities.
  • Draft correspondence, update policies, file documents and prepare reports.
  • Assist with facilities records, administration and contractor liaison.
  • Obtain quotes and liaise with contractors on-site and pre-works.
  • Maintain staff training records, book courses and monitor completions.
  • Update the website and assist with social media monitoring and posts.
  • Write risk assessments and assist with health and safety tasks.


Requirements:

  • Proven administrative experience in a busy office environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
  • Proficiency with IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings.


What We Offer:

  • Salary between 29,064 and 31,022.
  • Full-time hours with early finish on Fridays.
  • Time off in lieu for evening meetings.
  • Opportunity to work on varied projects.
  • Supportive team environment.


Interested?

Apply now to take the next step in your administrative career and make a difference as part of our dedicated team.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.