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Administration Manager
Office Based Whiteley, Fareham – on-site parking
Salary: £31,000 to £35,000 depending on skills and experience
Full-time
We are supporting a successful and fast-growing Fire & Security business that’s part of the respected Croma Group, a national name in safety, technology and protection. With decades of expertise behind them, they’re known for their professional standards, client-focused approach and supportive internal culture.
Based at the company’s head office in Whiteley, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a small but busy admin team that plays a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. If you enjoy structure, variety and helping others succeed, this is your chance to make a real impact in a growing business.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Manage the day-to-day workload of the admin team, delegating tasks, setting priorities and offering support
Oversee engineer scheduling, ensuring that planned works, reactive callouts and projects are all well-coordinated
Maintain accurate documentation and records for compliance, projects, and service calls – including aligning processes to NSI Gold standards
Act as the central link between admin, operations, engineering and finance teams – ensuring clear, consistent communication across departments
Manage customer communication: handle enquiries, quotes, complaints and updates with professionalism and care
Coordinate project documentation, RAMS, certificates and site access logistics
Support recruitment and onboarding processes within the department, including admin training and performance management
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), highlight process gaps and lead improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency and response times
Prepare and present reports for senior management on admin output, customer service levels and team performance
Support finance tasks such as purchase orders, invoice queries and job costing where needed
The ideal candidate
Proven experience managing an administrative or office-based team, ideally within a technical, engineering, construction or service-led business
A calm and organised leader with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to make decisions
A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and keeps things moving
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well with everyone from engineers and managers to suppliers and customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using scheduling, CRM or service management systems
Familiarity with industry standards (such as NSI, ISO or similar) would be an advantage
Someone who thrives on structure but is adaptable when things change – and enjoys being the steady hand that keeps everything on track
Why join our team?
£31,000 to £35,000 salary depending on experience
Full-time, office-based role with a supportive and collaborative team
Well-established and growing business with long-term clients and strong values
A visible role where you’ll be trusted, appreciated and able to make a difference
Opportunities to shape the way the admin function works and grow with the business
Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support
Staff Share Option Scheme
Interested? Upload your CV to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
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