Office Co-Ordinator

Birmingham Permanent £26,000 - £28,000 per year View Job Description
This Office Co-ordinator position is working alongside the office manager of an industry leading professional services firm, full time in the office for a 15 Month FTC.
  • Opportunity to work for a leading global intellectual property firm.
  • Competitive salary for Birmingham based Office Co-Ordinator role

About Our Client

Our client is an industry leading global intellectual property firm based in Birmingham, recruiting for an Office Co-Ordinator to join them on a full time basis for a fixed term contract of 15 Months.

Job Description

  • Answer incoming calls, transferring them quickly and efficiently to the appropriate person, taking accurate messages or transferring to voicemail facility.
  • Meet and greet clients and/or colleagues from other offices
  • Maintain diary booking service for meeting rooms
  • Prepare meeting rooms on a daily basis (reconfiguration of rooms, moving walls, furniture etc., preparing drinks facilities)
  • Assist with office inductions; preparing packs and being involved in first day welcome to the office process.
  • Assist staff with meeting room / hotel bookings, train journeys, sourcing administration and office materials, managing visitor passes and answering general queries, in conjunction with the Office Manager.
  • Open and process incoming post and faxes; scanning documents to appropriate recipient according to work-flow rules
  • Prepare daily post and courier items ready for collection.
  • Ensure franking machine is maintained and topped up with funds as required
  • Liaise with building management on office/maintenance issues; Assisting the Office Manager with contacting contractors to obtain quotes and scheduling repair work
  • Maintain stationery and catering supplies and re order as required
  • Assist with planned office move to new premises in March 2025.



Undertake additional duties as directed by the Office Manager including providing cover during annual leave

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous experience of working in a professional services environment or as an Office Coordinator is an advantage, but not essential.
  • Previous reception role experience
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills- both written and verbal
  • Methodical with excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills and can-do attitude
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team
  • Good organisation and prioritisation skills
  • Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive at all times
  • Willing to train as a Fire Marshall and first aider
  • A strong hospitality or retail background

What's on Offer



Benefits for an Office Co-Ordinator

  • Salary dependant on experience
  • 26 days' annual holiday, plus statutory holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance (after 12 months)
  • Permanent health insurance (after 12 months)


Contact
Chris Bownes
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6541400
Phone number
+441212309368

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Administrator
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Bownes
Consultant phone
+441212309368
Job reference
JN-092024-6541400