Business Administrator

Job Title: Business Administrator

Location: Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: Starting salary of 22,100 to 30,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent, 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday

About 1st Horizon:

1st Horizon provides measurement, mapping and technology-based services. Our services include: 3D laser scanning, land surveying, underground utility location/mapping, CAD & BIM services, aerial surveys, environmental surveys, technology-based solutions, and more.

We offer a unique and inspiring workplace, and our aim is to create a fantastic working environment with a positive team spirit.

Influence your own progression / development with a unique opportunity to join our dynamic organisation.

About the Role:

Due to sustained growth, we are seeking an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Business Administrator.

The ideal candidate will be confident, organised with an excellent attention to detail and a robust work ethic. They will be flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment at the heart of a dynamic and forward-thinking business. The ability to work with a variety of individuals across all levels of the business is essential.

Candidates should possess confident communication skills, with the ability to articulate in a clear and professional manner. The candidate will be self-motivated with an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to progress their career in a rapidly growing organisation.

Typical Responsibilities may Include some of the below aspects:

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, subcontractors, and employees, providing a professional and welcoming experience.
• Manage incoming communications, including phone calls and multiple shared inboxes, directing inquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Plan and schedule own workload to ensure all administrative and operational tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate and schedule site surveys, technical visits, staff travel, and accommodation in alignment with project and business needs.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to organise access, logistics, and timelines.
• Track and follow up on project deliverables, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Support supplier coordination, including arranging services for premises and managing relationships with maintenance providers.
• Maintain and update internal systems such as the vehicle database, equipment database, PPE/uniform inventory, and company asset register.
• Schedule and manage servicing, calibration, and documentation for company vehicles and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain internal stock levels, including stationery, consumables, marketing materials, PPE, and refreshments.
• Process staff expenses and manage related systems including fuel cards, supplier purchase orders, and invoice tracking.
• Support internal and external reporting by formatting, preparing, and issuing documents and reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and team-wide process enhancements.
• Organise and maintain both physical and digital storage systems and ensure general housekeeping of the office environment.
• Conduct and assist with detailed research tasks to support feasibility studies and operational planning.
• Perform a range of ad hoc administrative duties as required.

About you:

Desirable Qualifications & Skills:

• 9 GCSE's Grade 9-4 (A*- C)
• Proven experience in an administrative or clerical role is preferred.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and office software.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks performed.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• The ability to take ownership of your own work, progression, and development with guidance from a mentor.

An individual's attitude, commitment & enthusiasm is more important to us than specific experience.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration & employment packages DOE.
• Actively endorsed career progression.
• Excellence & CPD is extensively promoted with opportunities for growing with the company as we continue to expand at a significant rate.
• Substantial investment in staff training, with regular training days & TEAM events.
• A fantastic working environment in our custom-built, company-owned offices.
• A positive team spirit, where excellence is rewarded.
• Opportunity to push boundaries and be part of a close-knit team of like-minded individuals.
• Become an integral & valued part of the team.
• Diverse range of responsibilities and complete ownership.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement with Christmas Shutdown.
• Leave allowance increasing with service.
• Access to employee benefits.
• Regular staff social events.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Outstanding opportunities for professional and personal development.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Administrator, Admin, Administration Assistant, Client Services Assistant, Operations Assistant, Business Support, Business Administrator, Business Planner may also be considered for this role.