Office Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Ruislip; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise is seeking an Office Administrator to support its Reception, Property, Construction, and Facilities teams in Ruislip. This role involves managing reception, providing administrative support, and acting as a point of contact for various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in office administration, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This position offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Exposure to diverse operations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office administration or reception role, ideally in construction, property, or facilities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact at reception for visitors and contractors.
• Provide administrative support to teams within the office.
• Maintain organized front-of-house and office areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and well-organised Office Administrator to support the Reception, Property, Construction and Facilities teams, as well as the wider office. This role is key to ensuring the office operates efficiently, providing essential administrative support and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, contractors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Office & Reception Management

• Act as the main point of contact at reception, welcoming visitors, contractors and clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and couriers
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming front-of-house and shared office areas

Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Property, Construction and Facilities teams
• Assist with document preparation, filing, record keeping and data management
• Support ad-hoc administrative tasks and office projects as required

Property, Construction & Facilities Support

• Liaise with internal teams, external contractors, suppliers and site teams
• Support the coordination of information between head office and site-based teams
• Assist with tracking documentation related to property, construction and facilities activity
• Help ensure smooth communication and follow-up on actions related to works, maintenance and projects
• Obtain and collate insurance quotes related to property and facilities requirements, supporting renewals and ad-hoc insurance needs

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an office administration or reception role (construction, property or facilities environment desirable)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, proactive and well organised
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
• Positive, hands-on attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A varied role with exposure to property, construction and facilities operations
• Opportunity to develop and grow within a fast-paced business