Receptionist and Office Administrator

Robert Doughty Consultancy Ltd.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Robert Doughty Consultancy Ltd. in Helpringham, Lincolnshire, is seeking a friendly receptionist and office administrator to be the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries, while providing administrative support to the Managing Director.

You will manage calls, emails, quotations, and general office administration, including post, couriers, and stock, with diary management and meeting arrangements. This is a varied, office-based role in a family-run business.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Proactive attitude with a flexible, pragmatic approach to day-to-day tasks.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and familiarity with Adobe software.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing incoming calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Assisting with the preparation and administration of quotations.
• Managing office administration, including post, couriers, supplies and stock levels.
• Supporting the Managing Director with diary management, meeting arrangements and a range of administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office

Adobe software

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe software

Job description

Receptionist and Office Administrator

Location: Helpringham, Lincolnshire

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Contract: Full time, Permanent

We are looking for a friendly and proactive Receptionist to join our team at Robert Doughty Consultancy (RDC)

As the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of our office, while also providing administrative and PA support to our Managing Director.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong organisational skills, and is happy to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming visitors and managing incoming calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Assisting with the preparation and administration of quotations.
• Managing office administration, including post, couriers, supplies and stock levels.
• Supporting the Managing Director with diary management, meeting arrangements and a range of administrative tasks.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who can bring:

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a varied workload efficiently.
• A positive, proactive attitude, with a flexible and pragmatic approach to day-to-day tasks.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and familiarity with Adobe software.

Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative or PA role would be advantageous.

What we offer

• A competitive salary of £26,500 per annum.
• A welcoming, supportive working environment within an established, family-run business.
• A varied role with the opportunity to work closely with our Managing Director and wider team.
• A competitive pension, private healthcare and life insurance.