Become an Administrator at Peridot Partners! We’re a values led executive search firm working across the third sector, education and membership sectors aiming to transform leadership and inspire change.
Become an Administrator at Peridot Partners! We’re a values led executive search firm working across the third sector, education and membership sectors aiming to transform leadership and inspire change.
- Location: Hybrid – offices central London, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire
- Salary: £26,936 per annum (Open to full and part time over 5 days, 9-month FTC)
- Closing date: CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
Since 2009, Peridot Partners has grown into a respected consultancy known for its dedication to sectors that drive social good.
Placing purpose and quality before profit, Peridot Partners is a values-led third sector executive recruitment agency transforming leadership and inspiring change with organisations that have a social purpose.
We’re a close-knit team of exceptional people, and we’re proud of developing an ultra-flexible, empowering and fun culture.
We focus on long-term, deep-rooted relationships that bring added value.
We challenge the status quo about what makes good leadership, and this is reflected in our exceptional clients, candidates and close community of change-makers.
We have worked with organisations that want to grow and who appreciate and value good leadership, across the public, third and private sectors.
This means we spend our time recruiting people for executive and non-executive roles for leadership teams and boards across education, fundraising and the third sector.
With our values centred around integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration, Peridot offers a unique approach to recruitment—one that builds real partnerships with clients and is both supportive and constructively challenging.
About the role
The focus of the Administrator is to provide efficient administrative support to the business and ensure accurate record-keeping of client and candidate information. The postholder will support their team with the administration of projects, the central CRM database through regular data processing and updates.
The Business Support team works closely to ensure that the business is supported in the best way possible to achieve great services for its clients and candidates.
This role is for a fixed term.
Who we are looking for
The postholder will be highly motivated and organised in providing support to colleagues in a busy and fast-paced environment. They will have a high level of verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
We are looking for an ambitious, proactive and customer-focused individual with a positive and enthusiastic personality.
Key skills and experience include:
- Strong organisational skills: Ability to maintain good time management and attention to detail in our fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills.
- Confidentiality and discretion: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in line with GDPR.
- Technical proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and an ability to learn new systems, tools or software specific to Peridot.
- Problem-solving: Ability to think quickly, handle unforeseen challenges and adapt to changing priorities.
- Multitasking and flexibility: Ability to handle various responsibilities while maintaining high standards of work and the ability to adjust to changing situations, priorities or expectations.
- Experience: Previous administrative experience is desirable.
Benefits
- Flexible and agile working – though, ideally, you will be in an office for a couple of days each week to spend time with your colleagues. We have offices in central London, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire.
- Employee Healthcare Scheme – contributing to the costs of everyday routine healthcare.
- Birthdays off – no one wants to be working on their birthday.
- Business closure days over the Christmas holiday.
- Celebrations, Social and Volunteering Events – we have several points throughout the year when we get together for fun and to support good causes.
Take a look at our Social Impact Report 2024-25.
For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact:
Laura Burchett | Head of Quality & Executive Support | laura@peridotpartners.co.uk
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Peridot Partners.
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