Administration Manager
Biffa Waste Services, United Kingdom
Job Description
Changing the way people think about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 7,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
A quick look at the role.
The Administration Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people manager who is keen to develop their skills further in a fast paced, focal team. The team work closely with all areas of the Specialist Services division including the Regional Operational Teams. You will ensure the Administration Team is fully managed and supported through the completion of 121’s, quarterly team meetings and also any performance management requirements. You will also ensure feedback is given in a constructive manner and that development plans are in place for all team members.
*** This role is classed as 'variable worker' so work will be divided between home and our Midland Court office in Barlborough ***
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
- Manage the central administrative office along with direct line management of nine administrators
- Support individual performance management, training and mentoring in order to maintain an efficient and engaged team
- Establish, maintain and drive improvements in ways of working for key accounts (e.g. Amazon)
- Manage the Help Desk function for the specialist areas Food Plus, Equip, Outsourcing amp; Amazon.
- Prepare and oversee monthly profit and loss accounts to enable accurate and timely period financial reporting.
- Ensure a positive relationship is developed with key stakeholders including relevant Regional Operational Management.
- Oversee and sign off the input of drivers, operatives and agency workers hours across the business units within the company guidelines and strict deadlines.
- Oversee input orders onto our system to allow accurate reporting, timely payment to suppliers, and subsequently support service provisions which the team manager will support and oversee.
- Support and oversee the raising of manual customer invoices correctly to ensure accrued revenue is reduced, and collection of monies owed can be carried out with ease.
- Provide assistance to the Head of Quality, Administration amp; Compliance with reporting which will include the reconciliation of Self Bill accounts, debt management and consolidated invoice reconciliation.
Requirements
Here’s what we require:
- Outstanding leadership, people and coaching skills
- Evidence of working effectively in a fast-paced administrative role
- Confident with all Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Working knowledge and understanding of financial profit and loss accounts
- Assertive, confident and articulate both verbally and in writing
- Able to multi-task effectively across multiple systems
- Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, and delegate effectively
- Robust, resilient and able to deliver to tight deadlines and targets
- Willingness to adapt and develop skill-sets and knowledge as determined by post/business.
- Manage and support overtime as and when required including Sunday working.
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Medical and dental scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Bike to work scheme
- Plus much more..
Dedicated to diversity.
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.