Our client in Godalming is looking for a Temporary Administrator to handle a variety of back-office tasks. It is crucial to recognise that these tasks are interrelated and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the main reception and carry out reception duties as required by the organisation.
- Welcome and assist visitors.
- Handle general enquiries via email and telephone.
- Receive and direct deliveries/pallets to the appropriate person or store them as necessary.
- Process purchase orders via phone or email.
- Ensure purchase orders are passed on with accurate information and instructions.
- Order locally supplied goods and verify that the full order is complete.
- Maintain and update the sales tracker using MS Excel.
- Organise and file both digital and paper documents correctly.
- Pack items for dispatch and arrange courier bookings online.
- Assist with daily, monthly, and annual physical stock management.
- Support the packing, delivery arrangements, and record-keeping of demonstration devices requested by the sales team or distributors.
- Respond to emails and telephone enquiries.
- Manage price and stock availability enquiries.
- Handle delivery update requests for products ordered via UPS.
- Order stationery and packing materials online.
- Carry out ad-hoc office tasks, such as arranging lunch for meetings, tending to office plants, and managing fire and security alarm systems.
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- Previous experience in an administrative role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to handle phone and email enquiries professionally.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in handling purchase orders and stock management is an advantage.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.