Office Administrator

Confidential; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an organised Office Administrator in Chatham on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on supporting daily office operations, managing correspondence and records, and liaising with internal and external contacts.

A proactive, detail‑oriented approach is essential for success in a fast-paced environment. You will handle emails, maintain spreadsheets and files, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Confident to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Office administration experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Prioritisation

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

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.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

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