Salesforce Admin

Salesforce Administrator (Contract – 6 Months) Location: Windsor, UK Working Pattern: Hybrid – on-site once per week initially Contract Length: 6 months initially Start Date: 18 May 2026 Day Rate: TBC, inside IR35 (likely in the region of £350 - £400 DOE) Our client is seeking an experienced Salesforce Administrator to support and enhance a live Salesforce platform in a complex business environment. This role focuses on declarative configuration, platform stability, data quality, and day-to-day operational support, working closely with Salesforce Engineers, Product, and Operations teams. This is an individual contributor role, ideal for a proactive administrator who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Configure, maintain, and administer the Salesforce platform using declarative tools to support business processes and customer journeys * Translate business requirements into scalable Salesforce configuration, including custom objects, fields, flows, validation rules, page layouts, reports, dashboards, and permissions * Ensure platform stability, performance, usability, and reliability through proactive administration and continuous improvement * Manage users, roles, profiles, and permission sets to maintain secure and appropriate data access * Maintain high standards of data quality through monitoring, validation, cleansing, and governance processes * Support platform change delivery, including requirements refinement, testing, release activities, and post-release support * Provide day-to-day operational support, including issue triage, investigation, and resolution * Collaborate with Salesforce Engineers, Product, and Operations teams to ensure configuration aligns with architectural and governance standards * Document configuration, processes, and user guidance to support long-term platform sustainability * Take ownership of assigned work items, proactively manage risks, and contribute positively to team delivery * Use AI tools responsibly to support triage, analysis, and productivity in line with enterprise governance and compliance standards Skills & Knowledge * Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce declarative configuration (Flows, validation rules, reports, dashboards, page layouts) * Solid understanding of Salesforce data models, object relationships, and data management best practices * Experience managing Salesforce security (users, roles, profiles, permission sets, access controls) * Awareness-level understanding of Apex functionality, platform settings, error handling, and reporting * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills * Understanding of Salesforce governance, environment strategy, release management, and change control * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both business users and technical teams * Understanding of enterprise security, data protection, and compliance principles * Demonstrated safe and responsible use of AI tools, with awareness of accuracy, bias, and governance considerations Experience Required * Minimum 2 years’ experience administering Salesforce in a live, scaled environment * Proven experience supporting daily Salesforce administration, maintenance, and platform upgrades * Experience supporting platform releases, testing changes, and coordinating with delivery teams * Experience maintaining data quality and enforcing governance standards * Willingness to continuously learn new Salesforce features and improve platform effectiveness If you have the relevant skills & experience, please apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity and similar roles