Support Services Administrator

Construction, Property and Engineering; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £26,000 per year

37 hours per week

Pension scheme

32 days annual leave

Healthcare cashback

Employee assistance programme

Free flu shots

Cycle to Work

Free onsite parking

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Job summary

Randstad CPE is hiring an Office Administrator to support day-to-day operations in a busy office environment in Durham. The role emphasizes organisation, customer focus, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced setting.

The position offers a competitive salary up to £26,000 per year, 37 hours per week, and benefits including pension, generous annual leave, healthcare cashback, and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a facilities, receptionist, or administration role.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to see situations from the customer's point of view.
• Strong organisational skills with a flexible, proactive, and can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages and managing data accurately.
• Strong team player capabilities with proven stakeholder engagement skills.
• First aid trained is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure a well-organised, compliant, and professional environment.
• Coordinate workspace requirements, equipment, and desk bookings for new starters, existing employees, and leavers.
• Manage office assets, records, maintenance schedules, and contractor relationships.
• Act as the main point of contact for the landlord and property management team.
• Monitor office supplies, support meeting room bookings, and handle general office administration.
• Complete routine compliance checks and maintain office documentation.Book and log all company travel and accommodation requests accurately.
• Provide administrative support for sustainability and social value initiatives.

Job description

Join our clients award-winning, people-first company as a Office Administrator, where you will be the go-to person for day-to-day office support. Our client is dedicated to creating a happy, healthy working environment that focuses on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and development. Based full-time in Durham, this varied, hands-on role is ideal for an organised, customer-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

The Package

• Competitive salary of up £26,000 per year
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Generous company pension scheme
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Healthcare cashback scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu shots, and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free onsite parking and enhanced family-friendly leave benefits.

Duties

• Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure a well-organised, compliant, and professional environment.
• Coordinate workspace requirements, equipment, and desk bookings for new starters, existing employees, and leavers.
• Manage office assets, records, maintenance schedules, and contractor relationships.
• Act as the main point of contact for the landlord and property management team.
• Monitor office supplies, support meeting room bookings, and handle general office administration.
• Complete routine compliance checks and maintain office documentation.Book and log all company travel and accommodation requests accurately.
• Provide administrative support for sustainability and social value initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience working in a facilities, receptionist, or administration role.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to see situations from the customer's point of view.
• Strong organisational skills with a flexible, proactive, and can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages and managing data accurately.
• Strong team player capabilities with proven stakeholder engagement skills.
• First aid trained is desired.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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