Receptionist/Administrator | £26k + Excellent benefits

Office Angels; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Healthcare – BUPA

On-site parking

Team environment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Office Angels in Tenterden is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Administrator to be the welcoming face of a busy office. You will manage front-of-house duties, handle calls, bookings, and general admin to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has reception and administrative experience, excellent customer service, and strong organisational skills. A proactive, professional attitude and proficiency in Word/Excel are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Reception, front-of-house or administrative experience required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Professional and organised with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word and Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors.
• Managing incoming calls via Microsoft Teams.
• Booking and preparing meeting rooms.
• Taking card payments and handling petty cash.
• Supporting colleagues with scanning, post, and general administration.
• Managing hot desk bookings and office parking arrangements.
• Assisting with facilities management, including coordinating maintenance issues.
• Ordering office supplies and refreshments.
• Updating office signage when required.
• Maintaining a professional and welcoming reception area.
• Acting as a First Aider (or undertaking First Aid training).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Front-of-house

Office administration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're looking for a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist / Administration Assistant to become the face of a busy and successful office, based at our client, in Tenterden. This is a varied role where you'll play a key part in creating a positive experience for clients and visitors, whilst helping to keep the office running smoothly behind the scenes.

Job title

Receptionist/Administrator

Location

Tenterden, Kent

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)

Salary

£26,437 per annum

Reasons to work at this company

• Corporate, professional and friendly company
• Modern offices
• 23 days annual leave + Bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 2 years
• BUPA healthcare after 6 months' service
• On-site parking
• Supportive team environment
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• Long-term career opportunities

Your key responsibilities as the Receptionist/Administrator would be:

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
• Managing incoming calls via Microsoft Teams
• Booking and preparing meeting rooms
• Taking card payments and handling petty cash
• Supporting colleagues with scanning, post, and general administration
• Managing hot desk bookings and office parking arrangements
• Assisting with facilities management, including coordinating maintenance issues
• Ordering office supplies and refreshments
• Updating office signage when required
• Maintaining a professional and welcoming reception area
• Acting as a First Aider (or undertaking First Aid training)

You’ll be the perfect candidate for this role if you have:

• Previous reception, front-of-house and administrative experience is essential
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills
• A confident and professional manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• A genuine passion for helping people
• Experience within a professional services would be beneficial

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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