Job Description

Office Administrator

Fareham

Salary up to £25k per annum, depending on experience

Full-time, Permanent, office based in amazing barn location right next to motorway

Do you have experience supporting a team in an administrative or coordinator role?

Are you looking for a varied role with opportunities to progress and develop?

Do you have a passion to learn and a positive attitude?

If so, my client, an award-winning team of creative architectural designers, are recruiting for an Office Administrator to join as a vital part of their team.

Located in a beautiful barn conversion, this role really is an exceptional opportunity for an hands-on, creative and proactive team player to gain exposure to all areas of the business whilst providing day to day administrative and management support for this thriving Architectural studio.

Whilst the business employs over 50 people, you will join a team of 2 other administrators and will be responsible for day-to-day office management and support of key areas to include HR, Accounts, Quality Management, and Health & Safety. You will not be expected to show have experience in all areas but as the role develops, you will be expected and given opportunities to expand on your existing skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day running of the Studio adopting a hands-on approach, helping out where required.
• Assist Architectural members of staff with key administrative support material
• Assist with maintaining our Quality Management systems.
• Assist the Finance Controller with day-to-day accounting support.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the company social values.
• Assemble, manage and update pre-qualification material for bids and new commissions.
• Assist with Marketing including developing links with the press and promoting projects for awards.
• Become a key point of contact within the company for all external contacts, particularly clients.
• Manage key HR tasks including staff training, reviews and inductions for new starters.
• Manage H&S within the company liaising with external consultants and internal Management Team.

You will work Monday to Friday, normal office hours and there is a potential for a 4-day working week if it works for all parties.

We are looking for:

• Be an enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude, willing to take direction but also work on their own initiative.
• Be ambitious and pro-active with excellent communication skills, both in written and spoken English.
• Be creative, conscientious and have a good eye for detail and presentation.
• Be experienced in Word, Excel, and it would be a plus if you had a good understanding of Adobe lnDesign and Photoshop.
• Demonstrate equal measures of integrity and passion in the role while always acting in the strictest confidence.
• Be open minded and flexible towards the role from assisting Directors with confidential matters to helping with filing and covering reception on occasions.

What's in it for you?

Basic salary is between £20k and £25k per annum and in addition to joining an innovative, creative and inclusive business in a great location, you will receive:

• Agile working within core hours and flexible lunch breaks
  • Subsidised gym, leisure and swimming facilities
  • Studio and garden break-out areas
  • Refreshments including fruit and freshly ground coffee
  • Health Insurance
  • Medicash cashback scheme
  • 20 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising to 27 with service + usually 2 days extra off over Christmas
  • Life insurance
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • Study trips (previous trips include Amsterdam and Barcelona)
  • Staff study groups
  • Regular professional CPD Free Parking and newly refurbished offices

Next Step

If you like the look of this next opportunity for you and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply today by clicking apply.

We are looking to interview and hire a suitable candidate with the view of a January or February start and look forward to receiving your application.