Commercial Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Are you an organized, dynamic administrative professional looking for a rewarding, fast-paced environment? On behalf of our client, we are seeking a proactive Commercial Administrator to join their dedicated Commercial & Marketing Department on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

In this key role, you will serve as a vital support pillar across both commercial operations and event administration. Working closely with the Commercial & Marketing Department, you will coordinate in-house advertising, manage exhibition stand bookings, and drive key departmental initiatives. If you are a collaborative communicator who excels at keeping projects running seamlessly, this opportunity offers a varied and engaging workload.

Benefits

• Salary: £26,500 per annum

• Contract: Fixed-term contract (minimum 6 months)

• Schedule: Full-time (Monday–Thursday 8:45am–5:00pm, Friday 8:45am–4:30pm)

• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays

• Perks: On-site parking & company pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for central inbox correspondence and incoming calls, ensuring swift and professional handling.

• Coordinate advertising service bookings, schedule placements, and upload accurate digital assets.

• Manage end-to-end exhibitor stand reservations, maintaining detailed spreadsheets and updating contractor logs.

• Populate exhibitor portals and maintain real-time updates on event floor plans.

• Provide direct administrative backing to the Commercial Director and Commercial Manager, including meeting prep and active participation.

• Process sales orders accurately and liaise across internal departments to ensure seamless delivery.

• Draft contracts, generate analytical reports, and maintain key client documentation.

• Deliver cross-functional support across a wide range of commercial activities and seasonal events.

Qualifications

• Strong background in general office administration with hands-on experience using CRM systems.

• High proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite and modern digital workplace applications.

• Demonstrated success in a customer-facing role with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proven capability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

• Natural ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, external vendors, and key business stakeholders.