Summary: The Lead Administrator/PMO role is a four-month contract position focused on providing comprehensive administrative support within the Strategic Change Service. The successful candidate will lead a small team of administrators, ensuring effective organization and functioning of the service while managing competing priorities. This fast-paced role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally. The position is hybrid and based in Edinburgh, with an immediate start required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain day-to-day responsibility for the PMO team, coordinating activities and preparing documents for high-level meetings.
• Organize and support the Strategic Change Service Leadership Team, including diary management and prioritizing meetings.
• Ensure processing of invoices and purchase orders is completed by the PMO Team.
• Participate in meetings, capturing accurate minutes and actions.
• Provide administrative assistance for recruitment, including arranging interviews and managing induction schedules.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as photocopying, mail handling, and travel bookings.
• Support office administration, including health and safety and basic IT support.

Key Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in producing high-level correspondence and meeting documentation.
• Demonstrable time-management skills.
• Professional demeanor with tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and target-driven.
• High attention to detail and initiative.
• Strong capability in building confidence with senior management and external contacts.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, IT software, and Outlook.

Salary (Rate): 200

City: Edinburgh

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other