Administrator

Location: We have a part time opportunity for an Administrator to join the Asset Management (Waste) department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? This role is a flexible hybrid working arrangement with an expectation; however, time will be spent working at our Buttershaw site in Bradford where the team is based.

Work type: Permanent part time opportunity working 25 hours per week (Salary will be Pro-rated), with an option of support to work a flexible working pattern. Although our assets are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the company is committed to support flexible work patterns and job share options, where possible, to give you more control over your time and responsibilities. Whether you have child-care responsibilities or are looking for the ideal work-life balance our flexible options can offer work patterns that suit your needs.

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Asset Management are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Operational Excellence Team work within Wastewater to deliver in-year change and efficiency initiatives to help improve Yorkshire Waters performance. This role will own and manage the allocation and distribution of Wastewaters site access keys via a controlled process. Additionally, help the department by providing administrative support to our programmes of work and day to day operations.

Where you fit in:

As our Administrator you will:

• Self-manage the ABLOY Key allocation process.


• Provide administrative support with procurement and purchasing tasks.


• Provide administrative support to the Operational Excellence Managers and Portfolio Manager.


• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to portfolio projects and contracts.


• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments, set agendas and take minutes.


• Handle incoming calls and emails, responding to inquiries and directing them to the appropriate team members.


• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.


• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
  
  Previous experience in administrative roles, preferably in the utility sector and regulated environment


• You will have strong interpersonal skills, be able to build up effective working relationships with a range of people, as your role will involve day to day liaison with a wide range of stakeholders.


• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work across all levels and functions and have the confidence to challenge appropriately when required.


• Understanding of basic procurement or purchasing processes


• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office products i.e., Office 365 - Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint and other office software.


• You will have excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to proactively manage own workload to meet strict deadlines and maintain flexibility.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.


• Effective decision-making skills, be able to anticipate problems, understand cause, the effect and identify practical solutions.


• SAP and Ariba experience are desirable and the ability to learn new systems.


If you're an experienced Administration professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you, by uploading your up-to-date CV outlining how your skills match this role.

Salary & Benefits: Salary £24,309 to £29,542 (based on working 37 hours) per annum dependant on experience. Benefits include, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Administrator progression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!