Office administrator
We are recruiting a full time Office Administrator to ensure the smooth running of our business. This position is for a person who has can do attitude and loves dealing with challenges every day.
Salary: Dependent on experience.

Benefits:  20 days holidays and staff discount.

Location:  The position is based in our Upminster office which is on a 5 minute walk from the Upminster tube/rail station.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of the business and responsibilities include:

Managing general telephone and email inquiries.
Providing support to branchadmin and operational activities.
Dealing with store queries and coordinate with store managers.
Liaising with contractors and maintenance of all supplier contracts.
Procurement and management of office equipment.
Coordinating maintenance and repairs to the office, as required.
Management of the IT network (including Cloud administration, software,           hardware troubleshooting and liaison with IT services suppliers).
Maintenance of the website, liaising with providers where appropriate.
Management of information resources and document filing systems.
Ensuring compliance with office and stores health and safety procedures.
Assisting with routine financial administration, including managing invoices and banking cheques.
As required, assisting the staff team in their duties and provide adhoc cover at the store counter.

Essential skills and experience:

Ability to work independently and organize competing priorities.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Confident telephone manner and strong written skills.
experience of working in organizational settings, and carrying out administrative and organizational tasks.
Demonstrable internet, computer systems and office equipment skills.
Proven information management skills and experience of maintaining filing systems.
experience of managing contracts and suppliers.
Commitment to human rights and equal opportunities.