Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant
Central London | 6-month contract | £125 to £200 per day inside IR35

The Opportunity:

A London-based train operating company will transition from Private to Public Ownership in July 2025, marking a period of intense activity across multiple workstreams. To support this transition, Ford & Stanley Interim is seeking a highly organised Administration Assistant to join our client's Public Ownership Transfer Programme team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a critical programme at a pivotal moment in the rail industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with multiple stakeholders, get in touch today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take accurate meeting notes, capture key actions, gain stakeholder approval, and circulate as required.
• Track and chase actions to ensure timely completion.
• Manage diaries and coordinate meetings across multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain the Control Log, tracking correspondence, actions, approvals, and availability.
• Act as the main conduit for tracking and updating items in the DfT’s ‘Award’ system, ensuring governance compliance.
• Work with the Project Team to maintain an activities and deliverables tracker.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to take clear and concise meeting notes efficiently.
• Strong communication skills with a diplomatic yet assertive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025

How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Administration Assistant position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Administrator, Project Administrator, Executive Assistant, Programme Administrator, Project Support Office, Project Support Administrator, Project Coordinator, Business Support Administrator

About Ford & Stanley Group

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