Office Administrator

Huntress; Chatham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is seeking an Office Administrator to join a busy team in Chatham. This permanent, office-based role offers a competitive £30,000 per annum and a supportive, professional environment to develop strong administrative skills.

You will handle emails, maintain records and databases, and support day-to-day operations to ensure smooth running of the office. Start date is ASAP, with potential for permanent progression after the initial period.

Qualifications

• Previous office administration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, reliable and professional approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming emails and general correspondence.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the wider team.
• Maintain records, databases and spreadsheets.
• Prepare, organise and maintain documents and files.
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts.
• Follow up on outstanding information and documentation.
• Support the smooth running of the office and general office operations.
• Manage multiple tasks, prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Office Administrator

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Location: Chatham, Kent

Hours: Monday - Friday, permanent role

Working Arrangement: Office-based

Start Date: As soon as possible

We're looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to join a busy and growing organisation based in Chatham. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of an office.

You’ll play a key role in providing general administrative support, managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. This position offers variety, the opportunity to develop your skills and the potential to secure a permanent role.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing incoming emails and general correspondence
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider team
• Maintaining and updating records, databases and spreadsheets
• Preparing, organising and maintaining documents and files
• Liaising with colleagues and external contacts
• Following up on outstanding information and documentation
• Supporting the smooth running of the office and general office operations
• Managing multiple tasks, prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines

What you'll bring:

• Previous office administration or general administrative experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• The confidence to work independently and as part of a team

What's on offer?

• A competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
• A varied office-based role in Chatham
• The opportunity to join a busy and supportive team
• The potential for a permanent position following the initial temporary period

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.