Method Valuation is one of the UK’s top providers of panel management services, predominantly to the financial services industry. We connect those that require surveying services to those that are able to provide them using market leading technology.
We're a growing, technology-driven business with an ambitious vision, where every employee has the opportunity to make a genuine impact and help shape how we operate.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to play a key role in supporting the Managing Director and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the business. This position is integral to our continued success, providing high-quality administrative and operational support that enables the leadership team to focus on strategic priorities, client relationships and business growth. The successful candidate will become a trusted member of the team, helping to improve efficiency, maintain excellent standards of organisation and contribute to the ongoing development of the business as we continue to expand.
No two days are the same. One morning you might be organising the Managing Director's diary and preparing documents for an important client meeting; later you'll issue invoices, coordinate annual leave, book travel, update business records and support new client onboarding. You'll quickly become the person the business relies on to keep everything running smoothly.
Your profile
· Positive and pro-active, "can-do" attitude
· 3+ years' senior administrative experience
· Excellent organisational skills
· Strong Microsoft 365 skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· Ability to manage multiple priorities
· High levels of discretion and confidentiality
· Strong attention to detail
· Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
· Strong problem-solving ability and calm under pressure
What you’ll do in the role
Executive Support
- Manage the MD's diary and appointments
- Screen, organise and prioritise MD emails
- Arrange meetings and prepare agendas
- Coordinate follow-up actions
Finance Administration
Whilst no bookkeeping qualification required, some experience of using accounting software is desirable as you’d partly be working alongside finance colleagues:
- Raise client invoices
- Chase outstanding information relating to invoicing
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Assist with expense processing
- Liaise with external accountants where appropriate
Business Development Support
- Maintain record and capture progress relating to new client onboarding
- Schedule client meetings
- Maintain sales pipeline administration
Office & Operational Support
- Annual leave administration
- Book travel and accommodation
- Organise company meetings and events
- Support onboarding of new employees
- Support maintenance of company policies, processes and administrative records
General Administration
- Produce reports
- Maintain electronic filing systems
- Improve administrative processes
- Undertake ad hoc projects for the MD
How we expect you to do it
- Demonstrate alignment with company values at all times.
- Anticipates needs rather than waiting for instructions.
- Prioritises effectively and remains calm under pressure.
- Uses initiative to solve problems and improve processes.
- Maintains accuracy and attention to detail.
- Builds trust through professionalism, discretion and reliability.
- Embraces technology and AI tools to improve efficiency.
- Acts as a positive ambassador for the business with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
Objectives
Objective / Measure
Free up MD capacity / MD reports a measurable reduction in administrative workload
Improve efficiency / Actively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and simplify business processes.
Improve business organisation / All key business records maintained accurately and up to date
Support business growth / Administrative support consistently enables timely delivery of client and business activities
Become a trusted business partner / Positive feedback from the MD and senior colleagues
Pay: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Experience:
- Adminstration: 3 years (required)
- office: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gateshead NE11 9SN
