Hays Business Support
Senior Administrator
Senior Administrator at Hays Business Support, based in City, Edinburgh, paying £15.00 - £21.00 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- £15.00 - £21.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site
- Location
- City, Edinburgh
- Closing date
- Sector
- Administrator
About 12% above the going rate for administrator
Reference jobs/senior-administrator-city-edinburgh/3037579046-2
About the role
Your new company
A well-establishedpublic body based in central Edinburgh is seeking an experienced SeniorAdministrator to join their team on a temporary assignment. This is anexcellent opportunity for a highly organised and confident administrator towork within a busy, professional environment, providing high-qualityadministrative and coordination support across an important area of theorganisation.
Your new role
As SeniorAdministrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative and coordinationsupport to a busy department, helping to ensure processes are managedefficiently, accurately and in line with organisational procedures.
This is a varied role requiringexcellent organisation, attention to detail and the confidence to managecompeting priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilitieswill 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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Reference: jobs/senior-administrator-city-edinburgh/3037579046-2 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hays Business Support
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