Office Administrator

CJM Construction (SW) Ltd; Gillingham, Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Gillingham is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to manage daily office operations and serve as the primary contact for staff and clients. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of Xero is a plus. This role is essential for supporting the team and ensuring efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an office administrator or similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day office operations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for staff and clients.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Dropbox

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our team and ensure our office operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day office operations, including supplies, equipment and facilities;
• Serve as the first point of contact for staff, clients and visitors;
• Coordinate meetings and appointments;
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls and mail;
• Maintain records, databases and filing systems (digital and physical);
• Assist with basic HR and finance tasks such as timesheets and invoice processing (using Xero);
• Support managers and team members with administrative needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an office administrator, administrative assistant or similar role;
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel etc;
• Knowledge of Dropbox or willingness to learn;
• Knowledge of Xero or willingness to learn;
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.