Office Admin
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kent Space provide flexible office and storage space for a variety of businesses, we have a number of office clients on site and provide short and long term storage for both domestic and business clients.
We are looking for someone to join our Ashford branch as an Office Administrator, Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm.
This exciting role will support the Manager and Assistant Manager with day to day tasks as well as development opportunities to assist other areas of the business.
The role will include but is not limited to:
- Helping with sales calls, storage tours and setting up contracts
- Reception cover during lunch times, holiday and sickness
- Answering overflow phone calls
- Managing an email inbox
- Processing payments on the system and handling cash payments
- Greeting visitors in Reception
- Contacting customers who have had parcel deliveries and sorting out incoming mail
- Arranging outgoing mail for mail forwarding customers
- General admin duties such as memos, signage, printing requests from clients, assisting Management with other requests
- Creating invoices for rental and additional services
- Arranging catering for meeting rooms and networking events when required, assisting with setting up the meetings
- Placing stationary orders and performing stock checks
- Making up packs for new storage move ins
- Checking accounts have all contact information required and insurance cover is up to date
- Sending Google review requests to new customers
- Ensuring licence agreement files are up to date
- Checking COSHH data sheets
- Counting petty cash and keeping record up to date
- Assisting with direct debit process
Benefits include:
- Parking available on site
- Performance Bonus Scheme
- Internal training opportunities such as fire warden and first aid, ongoing development training
- Health Assured 24/7 confidential telephone support for all employees
Person Specification
- Someone who is a team player - flexible, organised, and happy to help with team tasks
- Strong customer service experience - A good telephone manner is essential as the role includes dealing with visitors and current clients
- Being able to prioritise tasks in busy periods and use initiative
- Sales experience and being able to show empathy with clients in difficult situations
- Someone with an open mind to help other departments when needed
- Someone who is looking to develop their skills and the role
- Competency with Word and basic Excel experience with formulas ideal but not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Admin roles across Kent Space Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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