Office Administrator Permanent £30,000k Architecture Southwark Station Fully Office Based 8am-4.30pm/9am-5.30pm An award-winning Architects is seeking a proactive and organised Office Administrator to join their HR and Operations team, while acting as a professional first point of contact for staff, visitors, and clients. Excellent opportunity for someone to gain exposure into HR administration. Responsibilities: Maintain and update employee records and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Manage the HR inbox and respond to routine employee and manager queries Support key HR processes, including recruitment (end-to-end), onboarding, inductions, probation reviews, annual reviews, and leaver processes, including exit interviews Assist hiring managers with candidate shortlisting and interview coordination. Provide general administrative support to the HR function and contribute to HR projects as required. Covering Reception for lunches, sickness and assisting when busy providing a professional and welcoming reception service. Manage meeting room bookings, set-up, refreshments, and clear-down when required Receive, sort, and distribute post and deliveries; arrange couriers, travel, and accommodation when needed. Support document control, maintain office supplies, and ensure reception and office areas are presentable. Provide general administrative support to the wider team as required.Experience Required: Previous experience in an administrative or office support role desirable not essential Happy to be based on Reception supporting the front of house team when required Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively High level of attention to detail and accuracy Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional manner Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsBenefits: Competitive pension scheme Paid professional subscriptions Extended Christmas office closure in addition to annual leave Annual remote working week for added flexibility Structured CPD programme with mentoring and training support Corporate gym discounts and funded wellbeing activities Enhanced family leave policies Employee Assistance ProgrammeIf you are an organised and proactive administrator with an interest in HR and office operations, we would love to hear from you. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK