Administrator

Hudson & Co; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson & Co is seeking a well-organised Administrator to join our Preston team. The role supports day-to-day running of the business, requiring confident communication with customers and colleagues, multi-tasking and a proactive approach in a busy office environment.

You will handle calls, file quotations, arrange travel for management, organise staff events, send samples, monitor online chats, and provide general administrative support to management and other departments.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication with customers and colleagues
• Proactive and able to multitask in a busy office

Responsibilities

• Answer and filter all incoming calls.
• File and organise quotations for the Office Manager, Estimators and Business Development Team.
• Arrange transport, including flights and accommodation, for the Managing Director and staff travelling on business.
• Organise and book staff events.
• Send and post product samples to clients and customers.
• Monitor and respond to online chat enquiries and direct requests to the appropriate staff.
• Carry out light general administrative duties to support the office and team.
• Assist the Estimator with take-offs and other administrative support.
• Maintain organised records, files and documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to management and other departments as required.

Job description

Administrator

Location: Preston

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a well-organised, reliable and proactive Administrator to join our team.

This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day running of the business. The successful candidate will be confident communicating with customers and colleagues, able to manage multiple tasks, and comfortable working in a busy office environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer and filter all incoming calls.
• File and organise quotations for the Office Manager, Estimators and Business Development Team.
• Arrange transport, including flights and accommodation, for the Managing Director and staff travelling on business.
• Organise and book staff events.
• Send and post product samples to clients and customers.
• Monitor and respond to online chat enquiries. Full industry or product knowledge is not essential, as the role will primarily involve filtering messages and directing requests to the appropriate member of staff.
• Carry out a range of light general administrative duties to support the office and wider team.
• Assist the Estimator with take-offs and other administrative support where required.
• Maintain organised records, files and documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to management and other departments as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Is confident and professional when communicating by telephone, email and online chat.
• Can prioritise tasks and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Has good attention to detail.
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Office and general office systems.
• Can work independently while also being a supportive team member.
• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.

What We Offer

• A varied and interesting role within a growing business.
• The opportunity to work closely with different departments across the company.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Training and support to develop within the role.

If you are an organised and enthusiastic individual looking for a varied administration role, we would love to hear from you