Facilities Administrator – 12 Week Temporary Assignment
Location: Guildford
Salary equivalent: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 36.25 hours per week
Working hours: 8.30am – 4.45pm or 9.00am – 5.15pm
Duration: 12 weeks, with potential to extend
We are looking for a reliable, organised and hands-on Facilities Administrator to join a busy organisation on a 12-week temporary assignment, supporting the smooth running of the office while a permanent appointment is made.
This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys being the person who keeps everything running behind the scenes. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a welcoming, well-organised office environment, dealing with day-to-day facilities requests and liaising with suppliers, building management and contractors.
The Role
Day to day:
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Carry out regular checks of meeting rooms, kitchens and office areas, ensuring everything is tidy and well stocked
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Check coffee machines and deal with any issues that arise
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Receive, sort and distribute post and manage deliveries
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Monitor and respond to facilities emails and queries
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Manage facilities requests through the ticketing system
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Help ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently
Weekly responsibilities:
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Check and order stationery and kitchen supplies
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Liaise with building management
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Send the weekly fire alarm test reminder
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Check air conditioning settings
Other responsibilities will include:
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Issuing and tracking access cards and managing parking allocation
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Reporting and following up site issues with building management
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Working with the office cleaner to agree daily priorities
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Supporting internal desk moves
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Booking couriers and catering
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Raising purchase orders and processing supplier invoices
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Supporting internal events, including set-up and clear-down
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Coordinating with building management and contractors when required
About You
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, dependable and confident working independently. You’ll be comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day tasks, spotting what needs doing and getting on with it.
You’ll ideally have:
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Previous reception, facilities or office support experience
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deal with people at all levels
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A practical, can-do approach and the ability to use your own initiative
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Discretion when dealing with confidential information
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Event planning experience would be useful
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A current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate would be desirable
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and professional working environment on an initial 12-week temporary assignment, with the potential for the role to be extended.
If you’re available for an immediate or short-notice temporary assignment and have the facilities or office support experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you
