Senior Administrator - TPP Recruitment : Job Details

Join our client and assist the Cases Unit in upholding high standards of administration and justice within a leading professional regulatory body! Provide senior administrative support, including document management, stakeholder coordination, and meeting organisation to ensure the smooth operation of casework.

Role: Senior Administrator

Organisation type: Regulatory Body

Salary/rate: £19 per hour

Working arrangements: Hybrid (1 day per week in office)

Location: London

Employment type: Temporary

Working hours: Full Time

CLOSING DATE: CVs reviewed on rolling basis

About the role:

In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to a specialised Cases Unit, playing a key part in its day-to-day functions. Your responsibilities will include managing and organising case documents, coordinating meetings, facilitating communication with legal teams, and assisting in casework activities. Your attention to detail and organisational skills will ensure the efficient operation of the unit, contributing to the overall success of its work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve the Unit's document management system to ensure efficient tracking, retrieval, and organisation of casework materials.
• Manage and update key logs, including Excel spreadsheets, to support ongoing Unit activities.
• Prepare and organise evidence bundles using the case management system, including redacting sensitive information for review by the Independent Decision-Making Body.
• Communicate with specific Inquiry staff and the Solicitor to the Inquiry on administrative and case-related matters as needed.
• Keep detailed records of all communications related to the Inquiry and ensure the Unit is regularly updated.
• Attend meetings with key stakeholders like the Legal Services Board and Solicitors Regulatory Authority, taking and distributing accurate notes.
• Coordinate with third parties, such as tribunals, witnesses, and legal representatives, to ensure the smooth progression of cases.
• Schedule and organise meetings for the Unit, including internal meetings and external sessions with stakeholders.
• Take and distribute minutes from meetings with legal advisors, barristers, and other external contacts.
• Provide general administrative support, including managing casework tasks, preparing hearing bundles, and liaising with counsel and witnesses, often under strict deadlines.
• Handle inquiries via the central mailbox, draft correspondence, and manage routine telephone inquiries.
• Process invoices and purchase orders and maintain financial records using the organisation's finance system.
• Collaborate closely with other administrative teams, particularly those supporting the Independent Decision-Making Body.
• Assist in managing incoming communications and provide general support for the Unit, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Case Officer, Case Officer, and Director as required.

To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Proven administrative experience, including managing mail, handling correspondence, drafting letters, managing records, and responding to telephone inquiries.
• Strong skills in both electronic and physical file management.
• Experience in effective diary management.
• Experience working in a regulatory, public service, or comparable sector, ideally within a professional body related to the legal profession.
• Familiarity with the legal profession or legal training, particularly understanding regulatory frameworks and case management processes.
• Experience updating databases and preparing case bundles.
• Knowledge of financial processes, such as invoicing and reconciliation
• Strong customer service abilities.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks without supervision.
• Resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage conflicting demands.

The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. They will have strong administrative skills and the ability to manage workloads under pressure, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Senior Administrator role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference SOH81490 and we can provide more information to you.

We eagerly await your response.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.