Administrator – Operations Support

About the role

The Administrator will work closely with the Head of Operations to support Economist Enterprise’s day‑to‑day activities. This fast‑paced role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional who can manage multiple administrative tasks while maintaining strong communication across teams.

Key responsibilities

• Process, manage and accurately code supplier invoices, including agencies and freelancers, using PeopleSoft.
• Serve as the primary contact for contracts with third‑party suppliers and act as liaison between the Research & Analytics team, legal, and procurement functions.
• Conduct quarterly audits of freelancer and contributor lists stored in shared drives, Monday.com, and Viewpoint.
• Onboard new recruits, contributors and super‑contributors, ensuring access to platforms such as CMS, Datawrapper, Quickbase and Viewpoint.
• Arrange induction meetings for new members of the R&A team.
• Administer and manage the commercialisation of analysts’ time.

Required profile

• Previous experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Meticulous, proactive problem‑solver with a results‑driven mindset.
• Collaborative, able to partner across Economist Enterprise and the wider company.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones and with international teams.

Required skills

• PeopleSoft
• Monday.com
• Viewpoint
• Datawrapper
• Quickbase
• Content Management Systems (CMS)

What we offer

• Hybrid working pattern with at least three days per week in the office.
• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised media and analytics organisation.