Optima Recruitment
Administrator / Receptionist
Administrator / Receptionist at Optima Recruitment, based in Chessington, London, paying £28,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £28,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Chessington, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Administrator
Bang in line with the market for administrator
Reference https://www.optimarecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=34478
About the role
- Permanent, Full-Time
- £28,000
- Monday to Friday, (37.5 hours/week)
- Office based
- Generous pension and holiday allowance
Excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys a diverse and varied role. You’ll gain experience across different departments and be a key part of the day-to-day success of the business.
Job Description:
Administration
- Maintain the staff attendance sheet
- Organise shipments (TNT, UPS, etc.)
- Arrange travel bookings (flights, hotels, transport)
- Provide admin and accounts filing support
- Assist the admin team as needed
- Send monthly training schedules to HR contacts using Excel
- Manage incoming/outgoing post
- Daily cleaning/maintenance of the coffee machine
- Processing orders and sending acknowledgements
- Passport and VISA applications, parking, taxis and calendar entries as part of international travel
Office & Building Support
- Liaise with maintenance providers (e.g security and plumbers etc)
- Conduct building inspections and report issues
- Perform routine health & safety checks
- Coordinate and test fire alarms and drills
- Contribute to the company’s Business Continuity Planning team
Reception
- Greet and welcome guests professionally and warmly
- Ensure reception and meeting areas are tidy and prepared
- Manage incoming calls and route them to the correct team members
- Organise refreshments for guests and staff
- Order and manage stationery supplies
- Assist with diary management
Person Specification:
- A-Level or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a fast-paced, changeable environment.
- Confident with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Highly organised and self-motivated.
- Previous experience in an administrative support role.
The Ideal Candidate
- Works well in a team and builds strong working relationships
- Takes initiative and manages their time effectively
- Pays attention to detail and takes pride in their work
- Brings energy and a positive attitude to the workplace
- Has a strong work ethic and uses good judgement
- Enjoys learning and trying new things
- Handles sensitive information with care and discretion
- Communicates confidently and clearly
Reference: https://www.optimarecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=34478 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Optima Recruitment
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