Project Support Administrator

At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide.
We are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions. As a trusted partner, we stand for innovation, top performance and a fulfilling workplace and are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions.
In the UK, we offer and training opportunities, as well career progression and support over 550 employees in the field as well as within our 14 different office locations.
Are you a confident and capable administrator, who has the ability to organise, plan & schedule, collaborate with different departments, and who takes pride in achieving goals?
You may have what we need to become a Project Support Administrator for dormakaba in our Tiverton site in Devon.
A JOB THAT MATTERS : YOUR TASKS
Due to the implementation of a significant and high–profile project, we need an additional Project Support Administrator, initially on a 1–year, Fixed term contract basis.
Our Project Support Administrators are the key to ensuring that our projects are delivered on time, to plan and to budget. Collaborating closely with the project managers and various other departments, you will be the person that makes it happen liaising with both internal and external customers to achieve shared goals.
The role takes on many responsibilities, from dealing with raising and checking the credit worthiness of a customer, communicating with manufacturing to ensure products are ready for installation, ordering materials, scheduling transport and logistics of equipment and materials, to finally dealing with payments in accordance with contract dates. Each day is different and has its own challenges, often where you will need to think on your feet to achieve something. On many occasions you will need to influence others to complete your tasks, so a confident and pragmatic nature is essential, as well as taking ownership on everything you do.
The key to success in this role is to have attention to detail, be a highly organised, and love to collaborate with others. Project administration can lead to many opportunities within our business and is a great introduction to who we are and what we do.
EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS : YOUR SKILLS
You will be able to demonstrate that you have excellent administration skills and you are confident with MS Office suite products and the ability to learn other IT based systems (experience with either CRM or ERP systems and confidence using MS Excel is a distinct advantage). Demonstrate the ability to plan to a schedule and work to tight and potentially flexible deadlines. It would be really beneficial (but not essential) to have previous knowledge / experience of project administration in some form.
A WORKPLACE THAT MATTERS : A FULFILLING WORKPLACE
At dormakaba we care for our employees and so as well as an attractive package we also offer development and training opportunities, and provide the following benefits:
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme SMART Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions) Upon reaching qualifying period, enhanced maternity and paternity offer to eligible employees Life Assurance Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme Health & Welling App inc Digital GP Service Access to LinkedIn Learning Employee Discounts Available
INTERESTED?
Apply online with you current CV. We look forward to hearing from you!