Office Administrator | St Albans | £25k

Red Door Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business located in St Albans is seeking an Office Coordinator to support the Director and Project Manager. Responsibilities include handling administrative tasks, liaising with clients and suppliers, managing communications, and organizing staff training. The ideal candidate should possess good administrative skills and be adaptable, with the ability to work independently. Training will be offered for the right individual. The role is based in the office from Monday to Friday with a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Free parking

Friendly work environment

Standard office hours

Qualifications

• Good administrative skills, able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience handling office duties helpful but not essential.
• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director and Project Manager with daily tasks.
• Liaising with Suppliers, Clients, and Engineers.
• Managing the company email and ensuring timely responses.
• Overseeing office supplies and inventory.
• Organizing staff travel and training.

Skills

Administrative skills

Use of Microsoft packages

Attention to detail

Common sense and initiative

Flexibility and self-starter attitude

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting an Office Coordinator for a well-established, family run business based in St Albans.

You will be working in a multi-functional role within a small, close-knit team of 4. The day to day will involve administrative work to allow the company to function smoothly. We are looking for someone approachable and with the right attitude. Whilst previous experience is beneficial it’s not essential as the client will provide training and support to the right candidate!

What’s in it for you

• Hours: Mon‑Fri 9am‑5pm, office based
• Friendly, family feel environment
• Free parking!

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day to day assistance to the Director and Project Manager
• Liaising with Suppliers, Clients and Engineers
• General office duties including filling, answering the phones
• Managing company email address, ensuring all queries are directed to the responsible person and answered within a reasonable timescale
• Managing incoming and outgoing office post and deliveries
• Managing inventory of office supplies to ensure smooth office operations
• Canning of physical paperwork, ensuring no records go to storage without a digital record being available
• Organising travel and accommodation for staff when needed
• Management of timesheets and staff holidays
• Ordering and managing the delivery of necessary parts for the engineers works
• Confident in working with Excel spreadsheets and preparing typed documents
• Organise training when necessary

What the client is looking for

• Good administrative skills, use of Microsoft packages
• A self-starter who is flexible and able to work under minimal instruction, common sense and initiative essential!
• Ability to work quickly, whilst always maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.