Site Administrator/Communications Coordinator (6 months temporary)

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.

We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Job Description

This Cramlington office-based role (6 months temporary) is varied and fast paced, providing administrative support to the site but plays a key role in the site communications strategy which includes some front facing reception work. The role is pivotal in supporting our diverse and inclusive culture and organising key events with customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Championing all DE&I activities across site
• Key stakeholder in implementing the site communication strategy, to support employee engagement.
• Ensuring site compliance with key documentation i.e., induction, job descriptions, site branding etc.
• Facilitating rewards and recognition schemes including ideas and innovations
• Organising internal and external events, many of which are site wide
• Mentoring site apprentices where applicable
• Partnering with local schools and driving volunteering initiatives, career fairs etc.
• Promoting charity fundraising activities across site
• Adhering to all site policies and procedures
• Performing switchboard duties and welcoming visits to ensure compliance that site procedures are followed (i.e., inductions, PPE worn)
• Handling and processing all incoming and outgoing post and arranging couriers

Qualifications

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Computer literate ideally with Google
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to engage and influence various stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and be pragmatic to achieve desired outcomes
• Flexibility and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in an administration role within the manufacturing industry
• Experience of mentoring and coaching
• Passion for improving health and wellbeing
• Innovative thinker and resilient

Additional Information

Location: Cramlington

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

What we can offer:

• Competitive Salary (paid by agency)
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site Parking
• Subsidised Hot/cold food Canteen
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
• International environment
• A growing, and welcoming team with a good spirit!

Who we are! - Our Story:

Each of us, Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups:

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website.

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)