Office Administrator

Kenna Recruitment Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the UK is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Build Director and team. The role involves managing correspondence, organizing meetings, and ensuring smooth departmental operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent time management, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Private healthcare and cash plan options

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Qualifications

• Administrative experience within a commercial office environment.
• Confident in using office equipment and IT tools.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support.
• Manage complex diaries and arrange meetings.
• Coordinate department holidays and introduce new staff.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Tools

Xerox Copier/Scanner

Binding Machine

Plan Plotter

Laminator

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Office Administrator

Kenna Recruitment is immediately seeking an experienced Build Administrator to join one of the UK's leading housebuilders.

This role will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Build Director, Build Managers, and site-based personnel to ensure the department operates smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Typing all correspondence.
• Managing complex diaries.
• Answering and actioning telephone calls, progressing complaints as appropriate.
• Arranging meetings, rooms, equipment, refreshments, and lunches as required. Greeting visitors at reception and guiding them to the respective meeting rooms.
• Coordinating department holidays to ensure adequate cover and reporting concerns to the Production Director or Build Managers.
• Creating and archiving office files.
• Introducing new and temporary staff to colleagues, providing building tours, and explaining computer and departmental procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Administrative experience within a commercial office environment.
• Confident in using Xerox copier/scanner, binding machine, plan plotter, and laminator.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Intermediate IT skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to multitask and reprioritize tasks as needed.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional and confident demeanor.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.

Experience working with Production/Build teams in home building is preferred.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £25,000
• Company bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and cash plan options
• 25 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Construction

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