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Business Administrator

Birmingham
3 days ago
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Business Administrator
Birmingham, West Midlands

The Company

We are Cooksongold, a well-established global manufacturer of precious metal products who are part of HM Precious Metals, one of Europe’s largest refiners and processors of precious metals. We provide a range of services such as bespoke manufacturing, stampings, and precious metal scrap refining. We are a pioneering force in the additive manufacturing industry, specialising in precious metal 3D printing for the jewellery, aerospace, medical and automotive sectors.

Based in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, we are a friendly, well-established and growing business with 280 employees. We are highly rated by our customers – we were awarded a Feefo Trusted Platinum Service Award for 2024, as a result of our excellent customer feedback ratings as well as being awarded Jewellery Supplier of the Year at the 2025 National UK Jewellery Awards 2025. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, creativity and customer satisfaction and delivering innovative and personalised products that meet the unique needs of our customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Business Administrator with first class administration skills who is able to work closely with and provide support to our company directors and senior management team as well as providing additional administrative support to the Human Resources Team. As our Business Administrator, you will be able to work independently, be detail orientated, proactive and capable of maintaining confidentiality.

No two days will be the same and your duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Arranging senior leaders’ board meetings
  • Organising employee briefings and events
  • Supporting with arranging travel and accommodation including overseas
  • Assisting the HR team with administrative tasks including booking training, monitoring the HR inbox, preparing data and reports for the monthly payroll, etc.
  • Managing the Company Cars and Salary sacrifice scheme

    Hours of Work

    Our working week totals 21 hours per week. Hours can be flexible and worked remotely for part of the week but will need to suit business requirements and within the normal working week.

    What you will need to bring to the show

  • Previous experience in a business admin role, and it would be great if you have knowledge of HR practices
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Excellent Attention to detail

    What we can offer you in return

  • A salary of £25,000 per annum (pro rata)
  • An excellent opportunity to build breadth of experience in your field
  • Life Assurance up x6 salary
  • Up to 34 days’ paid leave per year
  • An opportunity to work remotely for part of the week and flexible working hours
  • Employee Assistance Programme – with free access to a GP, counselling & legal advice for you and your household
  • Interest free loans for travel to work costs (annual travel passes/parking permits)
  • A generous Pension Scheme, employee contributions are matched by the company up to 8%

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