London, UK
Office administrator
at Eric Parry Architects
Eric Parry Architects is hiring an office administrator to join its team in London.
Eric Parry Architects is on the lookout for an organised and confident office administrator to join our energetic practice in Clerkenwell, London. Our full time role will require a flexible approach with an ability to manage challenges and facilitate our office procedures to maintain the efficient operation of the business.
We are an established architectural practice with 39 years of history, and we are currently working on a broad variety of projects both here in the UK and overseas. We design and champion high-quality, people-focused, sustainable buildings that enhance their surroundings. The design and execution is different for each, yet all require passion and collective commitment. We enjoy every scale of making – from a door handle to an urban masterplan.
Job details:
- working hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.30
- studio staff consists of four directors, 50+ architects and 16 support staff
- the office is teamwork-based, and busy
- the role entails a wide and diverse range of office administration tasks
Responsibilities:
- reception cover for lunchtime, holidays, and sickness (as and when)
- servicing meeting rooms, including organising catering requirements, and supporting PA to directors with events arrangements
- booking couriers and cars, assisting with travel arrangements
- supporting the PA to directors
- project administration and document control
- full secretarial support to the architects involved in assigned projects, typing etc.
- typing correspondence, AI’s and schedules (all pre-formatted)
- arranging meetings for project team
- overflow admin for other projects as required
- assisting with general office administration
- general housekeeping around the office
- support HR manager with record keeping
- supporting operational management systems with document control
The ideal candidate will have:
- confidence, efficiency and organisational skills
- good communication and teamwork skills
- a good telephone manner