Office Administrator

◄ Careers home Office Administrator We are searching for a self-motivated and highly organised individual to support FSB's elected leadership in the National Chair's Office, along with two full-time staff members, and to assist FSB’s staff team and operations/facilities in FSB’s busy working office in Westminster. Hours: 21 hours per week Salary: £30,000 (pro rata) Location: Westminster Office Status: 12 months - Fixed Term Contract Closing Date: 25th October 2026 Download The Job Description ▼ What will you do? This is an interesting and varied role. The successful candidate will: Assist with managing electronic diaries, setting up meetings where required, preparing/briefing before meetings take place, managing correspondence, booking travel and accommodation, and processing expenses.Welcome visitors to our Westminster Office.Support the staff team with bookings for travel and accommodation through FSB’s booking systems.File electronic data into the appropriate Teams drives/folders ensuring ease of retrieval for all relevant staff.Take accurate minutes and actions from internal and members meetings as and when required.Take a proactive approach to ad hoc tasks and projects to help the broader office and c25-strong team to be their most effective.Ensure that all verbal, written and online communication in your work with staff colleagues, members, volunteers, external organisations, stakeholders and politicians is high-quality, efficient, professional and reflects well on the UKs leading business organisation. Who are we looking for? The Ideal Candidate Will Have Administrative experience within a small office environment.Experience of working without close supervision on trusted tasks. A good working knowledge of MS Office particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.Excellent verbal and written communications skillsAbility to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.GCSE level or equivalent English and Maths. Job details Westminster Office, London 21 hours per week between Monday and Friday. In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, you’ll also benefit from: Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership 26 days holidays plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*Group Personal Pension (GPP)Enhanced Maternity and Paternity PayHealth cash plan* Critical illness and income protection insurance*Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aidersApplicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms How to apply All applications to be received by 25 October 2026. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful. To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter to hr.recruitment@fsb.org.uk. Additional Information All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK. As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department at hr.recruitment@fsb.org.uk. Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.