Job Description

Job Title: PA & Administrator
Salary: Up to 31k (dependent on candidate alignment to role requirements)
Company: UK Connect Ltd
Department: Business Operations
Employment: Full Time, Permanent (part time hours can be considered)
Location: Office-based at UK Connect HQ, Farnborough
Reports To: Head of Business Operations
Role Summary
UK Connect is seeking a highly organised and personable PA & Administrator with a proven track record of supporting executive-level leaders and managing complex schedules. In this pivotal role, youll provide vital support to our C-Suite Executiveshandling diary management, expenses and mileage claims, minute-taking, and a range of administrative tasks. Youll also play an active role in charity coordination and ad-hoc admin contributing to the smooth and effective running of our business operations function.


About UK Connect
UK Connect is the leading national provider of advanced wireless connectivity, IOT solutions and professional services. We are the market leader in the UK construction sector. We enable our customers to solve their most critical technology challenges, enabling IOT technologies and Digital Transformation. We remain dedicated to connecting the disconnected, utilising enterprise-grade wireless technologies such as 5G FWA, LEO Sat, and 5G Private Cellular Networks, to name a few.


Established in 2013 with a robust CAGR of 32%, UK Connect connects over 2,500 sites yearly to advanced wireless communications and IOT Solutions. We are a small but agile business of 55 people who passionately believe in our three core values: Collective Experts, Thinking Differently and Getting it Done.


About You
As a highly organised and detail-focused professional, youll bring proven success in fast-paced PA roles. Youre confident in managing your own workload, expertly juggling priorities while ensuring outstanding accuracy in every task. With strong diary management skills, you know how to navigate multiple schedules and stay one step aheadproactively assessing what demands immediate attention and what can be rescheduled to keep things running smoothly.


Key ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain busy calendars and book all external and internal group meetings. Process necessary expenses as requested C-Suite Executives in line with financial process and deadlines. Create and submit mileage claims for C-Suite Executives in line with financial process and deadlines. Minute taking in larger management and Executive meetings so that a record of actions and discussions are recorded accurately. Pick up on ad-hoc administration tasks for both C-Suite Executives and the Head of Business Operations. Support the Head of Business Operations with charity administration and Trustee meetings related to UK Connect's charity, the Farr Foundation.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience
QualificationsDegree-level educations

Experience+ Minimum 5 years in a busy PA role.

Company Culture and Values
We have been a certified Great Place to Work for four years running and care about the communities we impact. We give a percentage of our profits each year to our charity, the Farr Foundation, which supports children in getting into STEM subjects. Last year, we supported over 15,000 children.
What's In It for You?
You can make a real difference to our business, knowing you are supported by a team of 55 across two offices. We are not like other businesses with shareholders to impress, or unrealistic objectives. At UK Connect, we take a long-term view of things, meaning our focus is on fully funded personal and professional development, helping you work to the best of your abilities.
Benefits25 days annual leave as standard, with options to get more time off. Enhanced Pension. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave. Death in Service (4x salary). Unique benefits points scheme giving access to lucrative offerings. Opportunity to work in a company recognised for its efforts to become the best workplace (Great Place to Work 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024). Work under a Managing Director recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders Programme. Modern and progressive office space. Free Parking. Cafe, Gym and Restaurant on-site. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team. * Chance to make a significant impact on the growth of a successful company.