Business Support Administrator
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LocationHerbert Parkinson
Also inHerbert Parkinson Office in Darwen, Lancashire
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
Excellent time management & ability to multi-task
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
Skills
Workday
Benefits
Night premium
ABOUT THE ROLE
About the company
At Herbert Parkinson, a proud and historic part of the John Lewis Partnership, we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey to secure our long-term success. By investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, streamlining our operations, and creating broader, more fulfilling roles for our Partners, we are building a more sustainable and agile future. Join us as we continue to deliver exceptional quality and service for our customers while empowering our partners to thrive.
In this role, you will provide essential, high-quality administrative support to the Business Support Officer. You will perform a range of administrative tasks to maintain business continuity, support compliance, and strengthen our Partner and community engagement
In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £3.75 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.
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Salary - £27,200 - £33,800 (prorated down as the vacancy is part time)
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Contract type - This position is a Permanent role.
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Location - This role is based at our Herbert Parkinson Office in Darwen, Lancashire.
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Hours - This role is for 20 hours per week working hours Monday - Friday 4 hours per day. Likely to be mornings to ensure sufficient coverage for absence line, 7-11 for example
Key responsibilities
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Manage the sickness absence line, ensuring processes are adhered to and swift communication through to relevant Partners
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Update production timesheets in Workday in a timely manner
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Support the coordination of branch visits & agendas; ensuring the appropriate information, facilities, access and refreshments are available
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Book site wide business travel when required
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Work with a cross section of Partners to support the planning and coordination of site & team activities to support Partner wellbeing & engagement levels
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Provide support for careers events and involvement with schools and colleges.
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Provide administrative support for relevant accreditation frameworks - ISO, SMETA, CHAS, Constructionline for example
Essential skills/experience you’ll need
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Demonstrable experience in an administrative role
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Excellent time management & ability to multi-task; prioritising high-volume workloads, managing competing priorities, and meeting strict deadlines
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, engaging with a variety of stakeholders
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High attention to detail with a zero tolerance approach to errors