Business Administrator
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 155699 |
Summary
Business Administrator
Contract: Education
Location: Wigan, WN1 1NU (or Bolton)
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Business Administrator to provide essential administrative support to operational teams, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day contract management activities.
This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate systems, supporting staff processes, and delivering timely, reliable administrative services.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working independently, with strong Excel and general IT skills.
The Business Administrator will work closely with operational and People & Culture teams, supporting a wide range of administrative and system-based activities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Time & Attendance (T&A) processes, ensuring data accuracy, user access management, and processing emergency payments.
Raise and manage purchase orders, support invoicing, and coordinate ordering of supplies such as chemicals and consumables.
Coordinate DBS checks, subcontractor administration, and site-related administrative tasks.
Support reporting activities and assist with e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
Maintain accurate records across internal systems and support general system administration.
Carry out printing, posting, and document preparation, including letters, reports, and menus.
Respond to employee queries and provide administrative support across People & Culture activities.
Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in line with required processes.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence using IT systems.
Previous administrative experience within an office-based environment.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
Effective communication skills with the ability to manage a range of stakeholders.
Proven experience in data entry and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Collaborative team player with a positive approach to relationship building.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Education
Location: Wigan, WN1 1NU (or Bolton)
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Business Administrator to provide essential administrative support to operational teams, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day contract management activities.
This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate systems, supporting staff processes, and delivering timely, reliable administrative services.
Job Description
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working independently, with strong Excel and general IT skills.
The Business Administrator will work closely with operational and People & Culture teams, supporting a wide range of administrative and system-based activities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Time & Attendance (T&A) processes, ensuring data accuracy, user access management, and processing emergency payments.
Raise and manage purchase orders, support invoicing, and coordinate ordering of supplies such as chemicals and consumables.
Coordinate DBS checks, subcontractor administration, and site-related administrative tasks.
Support reporting activities and assist with e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
Maintain accurate records across internal systems and support general system administration.
Carry out printing, posting, and document preparation, including letters, reports, and menus.
Respond to employee queries and provide administrative support across People & Culture activities.
Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in line with required processes.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence using IT systems.
Previous administrative experience within an office-based environment.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
Effective communication skills with the ability to manage a range of stakeholders.
Proven experience in data entry and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Collaborative team player with a positive approach to relationship building.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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