Tetra Tech Europe
Administrative Coordinator
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Administrative Coordinator
Support Business Operations in a Fast-Paced Consulting Environment
Tetra Tech has an opportunity for an experienced Administrative Coordinator to join our Legal Team in Abingdon. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting business operations across our Consulting business units while working within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
This position offers flexible working arrangements, with consideration given to both full-time and four-day-per-week working patterns. As part of a collaborative team, you will provide essential administrative support, helping to manage processes, systems and procedures, and coordinate documentation across the business.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
As an Administrative Coordinator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Team, acting as a central point of coordination for legal requests and enquiries. You will help ensure that contracts, legal documentation and governance processes are managed efficiently, accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
You will be responsible for managing workflows, maintaining legal records and supporting contract review activities through our contract lifecycle management systems. Working closely with legal professionals and stakeholders across the business, you will help progress matters promptly while delivering a high standard of service to internal clients.
The role combines structured administration, stakeholder engagement, process management and problem solving. From supporting contract execution through to maintaining legal systems, you will contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Legal Team while gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial and operational activities.
Your Impact in this Position
Your contribution will help ensure that legal requests are managed efficiently, contractual processes remain compliant and critical business activities are supported by effective administration. By maintaining accurate records, coordinating documentation and supporting workflows, you will enable the Legal Team to deliver responsive and commercially focused support across the organisation.
In the short term, you will develop a strong understanding of internal processes, systems and business requirements while becoming a trusted point of contact for enquiries. As your experience grows, you will identify opportunities to improve processes, support new technologies and help streamline operations through efficient administration and effective stakeholder engagement.
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Over time, you will become a key contributor to the team’s operational success, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and helping strengthen the delivery of services across the business. Your attention to detail, reliability and proactive approach will play an important role in maintaining high standards of governance, compliance and customer service.
Your Toolkit for Success at Tetra Tech
Administration & Process Coordination
- Previous experience in an Administrative Coordinator, Team Administrator, Legal Assistant or comparable senior administrative role.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate documentation and support legal processes accurately and professionally.
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
Contract Management & Documentation
- Experience supporting document administration and record management activities, including document comparisons, record searches, filing and archiving.
- Confidence managing legal documentation throughout its lifecycle and supporting contract review processes using digital systems and workflow tools.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Professional, confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business.
- Comfortable acting as a first point of contact for enquiries, responding promptly and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders while maintaining discretion.
Technology, Systems & Continuous Improvement
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Confident using Microsoft Office applications and adapting to new technologies and platforms.
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Experience with document management systems, contract lifecycle management tools or similar software is advantageous.
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Willing and able to embrace new technologies, including legal review tools, SharePoint, e-signature platforms and AI-enabled solutions.
Problem Solving & Personal Effectiveness
- Proactive and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Able to manage your own workload, prioritise competing demands and take ownership of tasks through to completion.
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with the ability to respond effectively to challenges.
Mandatory Requirements
- You will have previous experience working in a senior administrative role or within a similar high-level support position. You will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining accuracy.
- You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with the confidence to engage with senior management and work independently. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, good general IT literacy and the ability to learn new systems and technologies are essential requirements for the role.
- You will be a proactive team player with a professional approach, a commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support and the resilience to operate effectively within a busy and evolving environment.
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Beneficial Experience
- Experience supporting teams within a corporate, consultancy or professional services environment would be advantageous. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, SharePoint, e-signature platforms and AI-enabled legal review tools would also be beneficial.
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
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