via Indeed · 25 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Business Administrator

Archaeological Research Services Ltd
Bakewell
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Permanent position following 5 month probation

Salary £26,000 – £32,000

Are you a motivated, experienced Business Administrator professional with attention to detail? Do you have a passion for promoting our Vision, Mission and Culture? Are you highly organised, efficient and with a high work\-rate? This position requires you to be excellent at your job and an effective professional focused on getting things done. You need to be analytical yet also a good ‘people person’.

Applications are invited for a professional, motivated and capable Business Administrator with a strong track record and skill sets to assist with the full range of Business Administration and some HR work, and work closely with our Management Team. You will ideally have experience across the full range, or most elements of, Administration duties including logistics, office management, ISO and maintaining policies, record\-keeping, HR and finance support and written correspondence. Experience of managing office premises and dealing with insurances and similar are important. Experience with a quality management system is highly desirable.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills (listening and verbal and written communica\-tions), professional, and of a personable disposition. The post will be based in the beautiful market town of Bakewell where you will be accountable on a day\-to\-day basis to the Business Administration Manager. We are looking for a well\-organised and detail driven person. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied upon to deliver to deadlines. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.

In return, we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits:

  • Strong, positive corporate culture and friendly management team

  • Competitive salary

  • Commitment to training and career progression

  • Membership of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a range of health services

  • Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment

  • Attractive pension contribution

  • Life assurance cover

  • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

  • Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service

  • Company branded attire
To apply:

Download, complete and submit all of the required documentation set out and email to personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com. If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

  • Covering letter of 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate

  • including the names and full contact details of two references

  • Full CV

  • Candidates may wish to fill out and send in the Equal Opportunities Form, but this is not mandatory.
– Sept 2026

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