Office Administrator

Illuminate Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run organisation in Chelmsford is seeking an Office Administrator to support their operations team. The role involves managing front-of-house activities, handling administrative tasks, and assisting with recruitment. Ideal candidates should have client-facing experience and excellent organisational skills. This position offers a salary of £22,000–£27,000, with career progression opportunities and health support.

Benefits

Career progression and mentoring programme

Health & wellbeing support

Pension enrolment

Generous holiday allowance

Extra day off for your birthday

“Do Good” fund for reward and recognition

Qualifications

• 12–18 months’ experience in a client-facing, admin-led role.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact in a busy, front-of-house environment.
• Support onboarding, recruitment coordination, and internal communications.
• Manage facilities, maintenance, repairs, and fleet logistics.
• Assist with health & safety, housekeeping, and compliance processes.
• Handle a wide range of administrative tasks across multiple business functions.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Excellent organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Office Administrator | Chelmsford Area | £22,000–£27,000 DOE

We’re working with a long-established, family-run organisation in the South East to find a proactive, people-focused administrator to support this busy office with their Facilities & Operations teams. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative support team at the heart of a thriving business with over five decades of success.

📍 Based just off Junction 19 of the A12, this varied role offers exposure across facilities, operations, compliance, and recruitment support—ideal for someone looking to grow their career in business operations or office management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the first point of contact in a busy, front-of-house environment
• Supporting onboarding, recruitment coordination, and internal communications
• Managing facilities, maintenance, repairs, and fleet logistics
• Assisting with health & safety, housekeeping, and compliance processes
• Handling a wide range of administrative tasks across multiple business functions

What We’re Looking For

• 12–18 months’ experience in a client-facing, admin-led role
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Confident, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with social media platforms
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (due to location)

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £22,000–£27,000 depending on experience
• Career progression and mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing support via Health Assured
• Pension enrolment and generous holiday allowance
• Extra day off for your birthday
• “Do Good” fund for reward and recognition

This is a fantastic stepping stone for someone looking to build a long-term career in office and operational support. If you’re ready to bring energy, initiative, and a can-do attitude to a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.