Jobs in Merle Common

Office Administrator (Part-Time)
Location: Caterham, Surrey (across two office sites)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 30 hours per week (over 4 or 5 days)
The Role:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy office environment. This varied role combines office administration, finance support, HR administration and IT coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse workload and takes pride in keeping operations running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the day-to-day administration of two office sites.
* Act as the first point of contact for telephone calls, emails, visitors and incoming post.
* Coordinate office suppliers, contractors, maintenance and facilities.
* Provide general administrative support to the wider team.
* Process invoices, staff expenses and petty cash using accounting software (Xero or similar).
* Support HR administration, including onboarding, Right to Work checks, DBS checks, staff records and training administration.
* Liaise with an external IT provider to coordinate equipment, software, new starter set-up and technical support.
* Support Health & Safety administration, including Fire Warden responsibilities (training provided if required).
* Assist with stakeholder communications, mailouts and scheduling digital content.
The successful candidate will have:
* Previous experience in an office administration or operations support role.
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
* Experience using accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.
* Previous HR administration experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
* A proactive, flexible and positive approach.
Desirable:
* Experience within the charity, education or not-for-profit sector.
* Knowledge of Mailchimp, WordPress or Meta Business Suite.
* Understanding of Health & Safety procedures within an office environment.
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