Administrator

Reed Talent Solutions are working with United Utilities on the search for Project Administrator.

Why work at United Utilities?

Be part of a team based at our fantastic facilities, where you'll have access to a range of amenities, including free parking, an on-site gym to keep you motivated, and a delightful restaurant and coffee shop to fuel your passion!

United Utilities believes in the power of diversity, and we're excited to welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Our goal is to build a team that reflects the richness of our diverse customer base.

Who are United Utilities?

United Utilities is proud to be an essential service provider to seven million customers across the North West. We bring clean, clear water to three million households and 200,000 businesses and take their wastewater away so our customers can simply get on with their day. Our 5,000 employees are key to achieving our ambitious vision and plans, and we all work together to provide a great service to our customers.

Job Purpose: To provide administrative support for the efficient delivery of our Strategic Programmes. This role involves managing documents, handling purchase orders, maintaining meeting records, and producing programme materials.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide project administration support for projects within the Strategic Programmes portfolio.
• Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Ensure all actions, risks, and issues are captured and reported appropriately.
• Coordinate with team members frequently for updates on work in progress.
• Compile meeting and briefing documentation such as agendas, minutes, presentations, and briefing packs.
• Manage programme documentation using SharePoint.
• Raise and track purchase orders, contributing to financial reporting.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Highly competent in using MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Work experience as a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding and experience of day-to-day project management principles.
• Essential planning and prioritisation skills.
• Experience dealing with internal and external parties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for project administration and the skills to support our strategic initiatives, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an up to date CV and a member of the team will be in touch if successful.