At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily office operations and support colleagues in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established international shipping company with a friendly atmosphere.
- Benefits: Long-term career opportunities and a chance to take ownership of your role.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking growth in a professional setting.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of the office and make a real impact every day.
- Qualifications: Organised, proactive, and experienced in office administration.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are working with a well-established international shipping company who are looking for an experienced Office Administrator to join their London office. This is a varied, hands-on position and would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of an office and taking responsibility for ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day. You’ll be joining a professional and friendly working environment, supporting colleagues across the business and acting as a key point of contact for the London office.
The role
- Overseeing the day-to-day administration and smooth running of the office
- Managing the reception area, welcoming visitors and handling calls and correspondence
- Coordinating meetings, catering, travel and accommodation
- Managing office suppliers, contracts, service agreements and renewals
- Liaising with building management and coordinating health & safety requirements
- Supporting the onboarding of new employees and interns
- Processing invoices and tracking payments through SAP
- Coordinating office maintenance, IT-related requests and other service issues
- Managing industry subscriptions and renewals
- Providing wider administrative support to the team when required
About you
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, professional and personable, with previous experience in a similar office administration or office management position. You’ll need to be comfortable juggling a variety of responsibilities and dealing with people at all levels of a business. Attention to detail, discretion and a willingness to get involved wherever needed will be particularly important. You should also have:
- Previous experience within a well-established and professional office environment
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to prioritise and work independently
- A proactive, trustworthy and flexible approach
Experience within shipping, maritime or another international professional environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position within an established international business where they can really take ownership of the day-to-day running of the office. If this sounds like something you would be interested in exploring, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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