Location: Guildford Job Type: Permanent Industry: Engineering Job reference: KG/DC - OA_1750776456 Posted: 1 day ago
Office Administrator
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Salary: Up to £24,500
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Government security clearance
We're working with a growing technology consultancy that designs and manufactures advanced signal processing hardware, firmware, and software. They're now looking for a proactive and organised Office Administrator to join their close-knit team in Guildford.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least 2 years' administrative experience who's looking for a varied and hands-on role with real development potential. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of office management and play a key part in keeping the business running smoothly day to day.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the Office Manager and wider team, your responsibilities will include:
1. General administrative duties across the business
2. Preparing and processing documentation, including invoices and purchasing system updates
3. Handling telephone enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
4. Meeting and greeting visitors, managing sign-in procedures
5. Managing incoming and outgoing post and parcels
6. Ordering kitchen stock, office supplies and arranging on-site catering as needed
7. Stock and asset management (with IT team support), including labelling and data entry
8. Documenting internal processes and procedures
9. Providing ad hoc support across various departments
What We're Looking For
10. A minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative or support role
11. GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above essential)
12. Excellent attention to detail and good numeracy skills
13. Strong written and verbal communication skills
14. Proactive and willing to take initiative
15. Friendly, approachable and adaptable
16. Confident working independently and managing multiple tasks
17. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
18. Able to obtain UK Government security clearance
What's On Offer
19. Salary up to £24,500 (depending on experience)
20. Full-time, 40 hours per week (core hours: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00)
21. Potential for the role to grow with the business
22. Free on-site parking (Surrey Research Park)
23. 10% employer pension contribution
24. Private health insurance
25. Life and critical illness cover
26. 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
27. Cycle-to-work and EV car schemes
28. Six-monthly salary reviews
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