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Lead/Senior Administrator (Construction/Commercial)Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 + Benefits + Progression OpportunitiesLocation: Onsite – NorthamptonWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, full-timeAbout the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident Lead Administrator to join a construction-focused team. This is a key administrative role supporting a busy commercial and operational environment. The successful candidate will oversee general and commercial administration, supporting functions such as HR, finance, and project coordination, while helping to streamline internal systems and ensure compliance.This role involves team supervision, close collaboration with various departments, and a strong focus on accuracy, organisation, and commercial awareness.Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral administrative support with a strong focus on commercial tasksHandling invoicing, cost reconciliations (CVRs), purchase orders, and profit & loss documentationManaging and mentoring a small admin team Collaborating with internal teams Preparing weekly and monthly financial reportsManaging and interpreting large sets of dataMaintaining and updating spreadsheets in Excel; assisting with system transitions (e.g. to SharePoint)Maintaining filing systems and audit trails in line with office proceduresRequirementsPrevious experience in a similar administrative role (ideally 2–3 years), with solid understanding of office systems and proceduresStrong numerical skills and attention to detail, comfortable working with commercial dataProficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookConfident and commercially aware, ideally with experience in a fast-paced construction or related environmentStrong interpersonal and team leadership skillsHighly organised, analytical, and able to work on own initiativeBackground in construction, property, or a similar sector is preferredWhat’s on OfferOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentSupportive and collaborative working environmentThe chance to be part of meaningful, impactful projectsA competitive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and work-life balanceAdditional BenefitsUp to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (subject to role)Enhanced family leave policiesEmployee wellbeing and assistance programmesAccess to retail and lifestyle discountsSupport with financial wellbeing and pension planningEmployee recognition schemesPaid volunteering daysMental health resources and supportIf you're an experienced administrator with strong commercial skills, leadership capability, and a background in a fast-paced environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career.