I'm Edwin, a highly organised Administrative Specialist with a knack for supporting senior leadership in remote and hybrid teams. I excel in complex diary management, document production, and process improvement, and I bring a calm, proactive approach to fast-paced operations. Across my recent roles in clean tech, government, and healthcare, I built 60+ HR templates, managed invoices and onboarding, and kept remote teams running smoothly. I'm tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering reliable support that frees leadership to focus on strategy.

Edwin Herniman

I'm Edwin, a highly organised Administrative Specialist with a knack for supporting senior leadership in remote and hybrid teams. I excel in complex diary management, document production, and process improvement, and I bring a calm, proactive approach to fast-paced operations. Across my recent roles in clean tech, government, and healthcare, I built 60+ HR templates, managed invoices and onboarding, and kept remote teams running smoothly. I'm tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering reliable support that frees leadership to focus on strategy.

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I’m Edwin, a highly organised Administrative Specialist with a knack for supporting senior leadership in remote and hybrid teams. I excel in complex diary management, document production, and process improvement, and I bring a calm, proactive approach to fast-paced operations.

Across my recent roles in clean tech, government, and healthcare, I built 60+ HR templates, managed invoices and onboarding, and kept remote teams running smoothly. I’m tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering reliable support that frees leadership to focus on strategy.

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Work Experience

HR, Finance & Operations Administrator at Go Low Carbon Limited
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Remote coordination as central point of contact; implemented 60+ HR templates and SOPs; managed invoice processing (Apron/Xero) and supported payroll with zero errors; facilitated onboarding for new starters.
HR Administrator at Bells
October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Managed high-volume HR inboxes, resolved queries; audited and updated staff contracts and Right to Work documentation; produced weekly attendance, FTE, and leave reports; supported disciplinary and welfare meetings with accurate minute-taking.
CITES Compliance Team Leader at APHA (Animal & Plant Health Agency)
August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Led a team delivering high-volume compliance work against strict deadlines; QA reviews on complex case files; managed external stakeholder relationships (Border Force, Police); supported senior management and covered gaps in an under-resourced team.
Accounts Administrator at SFG20
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Remote autonomy in 100% remote role; resolved client queries on renewals and invoicing; maximised collections on overdue accounts; maintained CRM with high accuracy; proposed and implemented remote workflow improvements.
Compliance Officer at Civil Service (Customer Risk Branch)
November 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Analyzed customer data to assess entitlements; conducted quality control to ensure department-wide accuracy.
Personal Secretary / Admin Assistant at NHS Ayrshire & Arran
February 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017
Provided comprehensive secretarial support to Nurse Manager, including complex electronic diary management, minute taking, and report preparation.

Education

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Qualifications

First Aid at Work
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Team Leader Academy Graduate
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Leadership in Government Programme
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
First Aid at Work
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Team Leader Academy Graduate
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Leadership in Government Programme
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities