Receptionist and Office Administrator

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

Job summary

Robert Doughty Consultancy Ltd. in Helpringham, Lincolnshire, is seeking a friendly Receptionist and Office Administrator to be the first point of contact and support daily operations.

The role covers front-desk duties, handling calls and emails, preparing quotations, and managing office administration while assisting the Managing Director with diary management and a range of tasks. It is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits in a family-run business environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible and pragmatic attitude to day-to-day tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and handling calls, emails and inquiries.
• Assisting with quotations preparation and administration.
• Managing office admin, post, couriers, supplies and stock.
• Supporting the Managing Director with diary management and meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

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.