Receptionist / Administrator – Office Based

About the role

This is a full‑time, office‑based Receptionist/Administrator position in Harlow, working Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:30. You will join a busy team for a 9‑month to 1‑year assignment, providing comprehensive administrative support and acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Enter data into the company software and maintain accurate records.
• Instruct contractors to complete repair orders and provide quotations.
• Handle a high volume of calls, directing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform general administration and paperwork, including email correspondence.
• Liaise with contractors, maintenance teams, and internal departments.
• Monitor health & safety compliance for properties, coordinating fire risk assessments, gas safety checks, and emergency lighting/electrical inspections.
• Review and recommend necessary inspections and assessments.

Required profile

• Strong organisational abilities and capacity to manage a busy workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to use initiative and solve problems.
• Interest in an entry‑level administrative career.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £25,000‑£27,000 per year.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic administrative environment.