Receptionist and Office Administrator

Robert Doughty Consultancy Ltd.; Helpringham; Remote; 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, seeks a friendly receptionist/administrator to be the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries. You will support office operations and provide PA support to the Managing Director in a busy, family-run consultancy.

The role suits someone with strong communication, excellent organisation, and a positive, proactive attitude. Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe software is desirable; prior reception/PA experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as receptionist/administrative/PA preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and 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

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Adobe software

Job description

Location: Helpringham, Lincolnshire
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time

Overview

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.

About us

RDC is a specialist Town Planning, Architecture and Landscape Architecture consultancy. With three disciplines working as one team, we deliver projects that reach their fullest potential; from residential and commercial, to leisure, industrial, energy, and more.
Based in Lincolnshire, we support clients across the county, and further afield in Cambridgeshire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, the wider East Midlands and beyond.