We are currently recruiting for a part time Administrator/Receptionist for a wonderful established company in the heart of St Albans.

This is a 12 month contract role with great possibility of it turning into a permanent post.

You will provide a professional, confidential and comprehensive administrative support to the Development team and full customer service support on reception. This is a fixed term, part time role, 14 hours per week: three half days a week in development, in addition to a half day on reception. You will be required to work a full day on Fridays.

Salary – take home approx. £7.5k per annum (just under £20k pro rata)

Key responsibilities:

* Responsible for setting up new and developing existing administration processes, systems and co-ordinating the dissemination of information

* Create and maintain accurate database records

* Coordinate meetings, take minutes and arrange catering and staff travel

* Prepare, issue and record tender documentation and bid applications

* Coordinate and record payments for goods and services

* Implement and monitor requirements to comply with the terms of GDPR

* Liaise with internal colleagues and external agencies

* Provide full customer service and administration on reception, providing an efficient switchboard / working reception service

* To support the team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the reception area and the Post Room following guidelines and procedures

* To deal with incoming/outgoing post, packages and all postal deliveries from Reception to/from the relevant department

What the employer is looking for:

* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

* Computer literate

* Good prioritisation and organisational skills

* Ability to handle data confidentially

* Good attention to detail

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Ability to work on own initiative

* Attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills

What’s in it for you?

* Salary of £20k pro rata (approx. £7.5k take home)

* Hours: 14 hours per week, must be able to work a full day on Friday (9am-5pm)

* Great potential for the role to become permanent!

* Free parking in the heart of St Albans

* Pension

* Life Assurance

* An excellent training package and a great team to work with!

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted