Office Administrator - Maternity Cover

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate impact

Potential to continue beyond maternity

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for an Office Administrator in Southend-on-Sea on a maternity cover contract.

The role includes managing reception, handling calls and emails, and delivering excellent customer service while supporting finance and general admin tasks. This is a busy, varied role with immediate impact and a potential to continue beyond the maternity period.

Qualifications

• Previous administration, finance and office support experience.
• Confident communication skills, both over the phone and via email.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors
• Handling incoming phone calls and emails
• Providing excellent customer service
• Assisting with finance and general administration tasks
• Supporting office management activities
• Keeping records and systems up to date
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office

Skills

Administration experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Team player

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Southend-on-Sea

£13.00 per hour

Starting Mid-October

Maternity Cover with Potential to Become Permanent

Are you an organised, proactive person who enjoys variety in your day? We're recruiting on behalf of a busy and friendly Southend-based business looking for an Office Administrator to join their team on a maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the business and isn't afraid to get involved in a bit of everything!

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors
• Handling incoming phone calls and emails
• Providing excellent customer service
• Assisting with finance and general administration tasks
• Supporting office management activities
• Keeping records and systems up to date
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office

What we’re looking for:

• Previous administration, finance and office support experience
• Confident communication skills, both over the phone and via email
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage a varied workload
• A positive, adaptable, and team-focused approach
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

What’s on offer:

• £13.00 per hour
• Varied and interesting role with no two days the same
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact
• Potential for the role to continue beyond the maternity cover periodIf you're looking for a busy office role where you can use a wide range of skills and become an integral part of the team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.