Office Administrator

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Medicash scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working hours

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an organised Office Administrator (SC Cleared) to support a Defence client in Cheltenham. Hybrid role: office-based Mon-Thu, Fri from home. You will handle front-of-house, admin, and facilities tasks, manage suppliers, expenses, and documentation, and assist with health and safety.

SC clearance eligibility is required; contact with the client is handled through Reed. Salary up to £25,000; 25 days leave; pension; life assurance; Medicash; cycle to work;

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including SharePoint.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Managing incoming calls, deliveries, and office correspondence.
• Coordinating office supplies, equipment maintenance, and supplier relationships.
• Supporting internal events and general business administration.
• Processing expenses and raising purchase orders; managing vehicle servicing and compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Organisation & communication

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Office Administrator (SC Cleared)

Location: Cheltenham (Office-based Monday to Thursday, Friday from home)

Salary: Up to £25,000

Start Date: ASAP

Clearance: SC clearance eligibility required for this role - DV Clearance might be required in the future

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Administrator to support our Defence client. This is a varied position combining front-of-house, office administration, and facilities management responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role and thrives in a professional office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Managing incoming calls, deliveries, and office correspondence
• Coordinating office supplies, equipment maintenance, and supplier relationships
• Supporting internal events and general business administration
• Processing expenses and raising purchase ordersManaging company vehicle servicing and compliance requirements
• Assisting with health, safety, and facilities administration
• Maintaining facilities documentation and SharePoint records
• Providing administrative support across the wider business as required

About You

• Previous administration experience is desirable
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including SharePoint
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Flexible team player with a positive attitude
• Full UK driving licence required
• SC clearance held or eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance / DV might be required in the future as your career will develop

Benefits

• Up to £25,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Medicash scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Additional employee benefits