Administrative Assistant
Salary £26,000 - £28,000 depending on skills, and experience.
Based - Droitwich, Worcestershire.
Hybrid Working Arrangements (upon successful completion of probation).
Parkwood Leisure was established over 25 years ago and is one of the UK's leading operators of publicly owned leisure facilities. We’re a company that’s proud to deliver a first-class service to each of the facilities we manage and is committed to working with local communities to make a difference and provide a healthier and happier lifestyle to the communities we serve. The Company prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff.
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and well-organised Administrative Assistant to support the Energy, Facilities and Commercial Management teams at Parkwood Leisure. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative and communication skills, with the ability to manage documentation, coordinate compliance records, and assist in the day-to-day operations of our maintenance and sustainability efforts.
This is a pivotal support role for our technical and project delivery teams, ensuring that administrative processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with our business needs.
Primary objectives for the Admin Assistant will be:
Maintain robust and accurate records for the Energy, Facilities and Commercial teams.
Where required, provide administrative support for the coordination and scheduling of external contractors and service visits.
Monitor and report on service contract key performance indicators.
Support the production, formatting, and distribution of technical documents, reports, and business cases.
Work with internal teams to support communication, task coordination, and timely information sharing.
The Admin Assistant will focus day to day on the following tasks:
Maintain and organise electronic files and databases for compliance and records.
Assist in preparing purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining contractor documentation.
Schedule meetings, record minutes, and manage calendars for the teams.
Liaise with site teams, project managers, and external contractors to coordinate and follow up on outstanding tasks.
Collate information for reports and updates on ongoing projects, audits, and surveys.
Provide administrative assistance to the wider energy, facilities and commercial teams as required.
Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required to support the efficiency of the business.
Qualifications and skills:
Essential:
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Must live within a commutable distance of our Head Office in Droitwich, Worcestershire.
Previous experience in an administrative role.
Experience using and managing spreadsheet software.
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable:
Experience working in a Commercial, Procurement, Facilities Management or Building Services environment.
Familiarity with compliance tracking systems or working with technical documents.
Experience of assisting with planning applications.
Proficient with Google Suite
Interest in sustainability, energy management, or environmental projects.
Personal attributes:
Must be able to work confidently with a range of internal stakeholders and contractors.
Capable of building and maintaining strong working relationships.
Able to communicate at all levels of the organisation.
Flexible and adaptable in response to operational needs.
Strong focus on accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Benefits:
Hybrid working arrangements (upon successful completion of probation).
20 days’ paid annual leave per year plus bank holidays
Free gym membership.
A range of free or discounted health and well being products and services
Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.
