Office Administrator - Client Facing (Full or Part-time)

Kelvion; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave plus UK bank holidays

Pension scheme options

Collaborative team atmosphere

Job summary

Kelvion in Fareham is seeking a confident and organised Office Administrator to serve as the first point of contact for their R&D campus. The role involves managing office supplies, greeting visitors, and supporting administrative tasks in a busy environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer-facing roles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. The position offers 37.5 hours per week, generous leave, and a collaborative work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven front‑of‑house or office administration experience in a customer‑facing environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• A friendly personality who takes pride in creating a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and colleagues professionally.
• Manage office supplies, meeting room bookings, and event logistics.
• Handle mail and general office correspondence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational ability

Customer-facing experience

Familiarity with Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a confident, highly organised front of house Office Administrator to be the first point of contact for our newly built R&D campus and the backbone of our office operations. If you thrive in a busy, customer facing environment and love keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and colleagues in a warm, professional manner.
• Manage office supplies, meeting room bookings, and event logistics (including catering and setup for sales‑team visits).
• Coordinate with contractors, service providers, and internal teams to keep the site running smoothly.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, and general office correspondence.
• Support cross‑departmental administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and light coordination.
• Act as a visible, positive brand ambassador for the site, reflecting our values in every interaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven front‑of‑house or office administration experience, ideally in a customer‑facing environment such as reception, hospitality, or a busy office setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional, confident manner.
• Strong organisational ability and a keen eye for detail; you’re comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload with minimal supervision.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Microsoft Teams.
• A friendly, enthusiastic personality who enjoys working with people and takes pride in creating a welcoming, efficient environment.

What We Offer

• 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:30), with some flexibility for ad‑hoc requirements.
• 27 days leave per year plus UK bank holidays.
• Pension scheme enrolment options.
• A supportive, collaborative team atmosphere where your contribution is valued.

Our commitment to diversity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Sonia Whitlow is looking forward to receiving your application with salary and start date details by mail! [e-mail]

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