Office Administrator

Office Administrator

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Type: Temp to Perm

Pay rate: £12.71
Location: Wakefield, WF1

Job Summary

We are seeking an organised, reliable, and proactive Office Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of our office. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the team, maintain accurate records, coordinate office activities, and ensure that employees, customers, and visitors receive a professional and efficient service.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide general administrative and clerical support to management and staff.

* Answer and direct telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries.

* Welcome visitors and provide professional front-of-house support where required.

* Manage diaries, appointments, meetings, and meeting room bookings.

* Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other business documents.

* Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.

* Process incoming and outgoing post, correspondence, and deliveries.

* Order and maintain office supplies, stationery, and equipment.

* Liaise with suppliers, contractors, customers, and other external contacts.

* Assist with invoices, purchase orders, expenses, and basic financial administration.

* Maintain employee, customer, supplier, and company records as appropriate.

* Support onboarding and other basic HR administration when required.

* Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and company events where necessary.

* Monitor office facilities and report maintenance or equipment issues.

* Ensure confidential and sensitive information is handled appropriately.

* Support management and colleagues with ad-hoc administrative tasks and projects.

* Help maintain an organised, professional, and efficient working environment.

Essential:

* Strong organisational and time-management skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Good attention to detail and accuracy.

* Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

* Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.

* Professional and courteous telephone and email manner.

* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

* Discretion when handling confidential information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed