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Job Title: Development Administrator
Location: Basingstoke
Base: InstaVolt Head Office – Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke
Workplace type: Office Based
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 Depending on experience + 10% annual discretionary bonus.

We all share the same aim: to make certain that current and future EV drivers have the reassurance that going electric is a positive choice for them, as well as for the environment.

Providing best-in-class rapid and high-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure to help support the world’s need for the electrification of transport with the highest level of customer service and innovation.

The role:

InstaVolt is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Development Administrator to support the delivery of EV charging projects across the UK. This role provides essential administrative and coordination support to the Development team, ensuring accurate information flow, reporting, and document control across multiple sites at varying stages of development.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will manage spreadsheets, review searches and reports, and assist with project tracking and communication. You will work closely with the Lead Project Developer, Project Developers, and internal teams including Connections, Legal, and Planning, providing timely and accurate information to support project progression.

This role would suit someone looking to start or build a career in the EV or infrastructure sector, offering exposure to the full development lifecycle of EV charging projects.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to the Project Development team across multiple projects.
  • Maintain and update project spreadsheets, trackers, and databases to monitor site progress.
  • Review and organise searches, reports, and incoming documentation.
  • Prepare and issue reports, summaries, and supporting information as required.
  • Support coordination between internal teams (Connections, Legal, Planning) and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with document control, version management, and information sharing.
  • Identify and suggest improvements to administrative processes and ways of working.
  • Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures and safety standards.

Key skills and experience required:

  • Strong administrative, organisational, and time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Confident prioritising workload and working under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
  • Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and well organised.
  • Comfortable working as part of a small, collaborative team.
  • A professional approach and positive attitude.
  • A willingness to learn and develop.

Other benefits to include:

· Competitive salary - dependant on experience & qualifications

· 10% discretionary annual bonus

· Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum)

· Access for you & your family to join our Help@Hand virtual private healthcare app

· 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

· Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1

· Admission to pension scheme following successful completion of 3 months employment

· Ongoing training in career building avenues, including study support

· Opportunity to enrol onto our salary sacrifice EV scheme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Access to PerkPal platform

· Quarterly company events

· Free snacks & drinks in the office

· Free office parking

One last thing... We’re an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality and diversity and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Referral programme
  • Shuttle service provided
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Basingstoke RG24 8WD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you now or in the future require a Visa Sponsorship?
  • Do you have good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint?

Work Location: In person

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