Receptionist/Administrator £26k + Excellent benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate, professional and friendly

Modern offices

23 days annual leave + Bank holidays,

BUPA healthcare after 6 months'

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

A varied role where no two days are

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a friendly and highly organised Receptionist/Administrator for a busy office in Tenterden. You’ll be the face of the company, delivering top-class customer service and keeping the office running smoothly behind the scenes.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch break. Salary is £26,437 per annum, with 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 2 years) and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous reception, front-of-house and administrative experience is essential.

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

Front-of-house

Organised

Communication

multitasking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in providing exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Receptionist/Administrator you'll be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring every interaction is handled with professionalism and care. Alongside reception duties, you'll provide valuable administrative support to colleagues and assist with the day-to-day management of the office.

Please find all the details below:

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

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.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.