We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Office Administrator to join our award winning team. They will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business, taking on responsibilities for supporting and assisting the team in all office procedures and other ad hoc tasks. The role will be based in our main office in Lurgan.
If you are a motivated self-starter, with excellent organisational skills and a passion for supporting business operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
About GCD
We design and build custom software solutions for digitally ambitious companies, helping them to define their digital future, innovate their business and thrive in rapidly evolving markets. Our custom built software produces real results, always delivers on value and is an absolute joy to use. The impact it will make and the people who use it, are what truly drives us.
Behind our software solutions is a dedicated, ambitious and close-knit team. We’re small enough that we feel like family, but we’re big enough to take on innovative software projects for amazing brands like Energia, Fane Valley, Belfast Telegraph and many more…
GCD was founded in 1999 and currently employs over 50 brilliant people. You can find our headquarters in Lurgan, County Armagh (just off the M1 junction at Lurgan).
The Role
The role of Office Administrator is fast paced and busy, and will include responsibilities for a variety of tasks, including:
Office Reception and Visitor Management
- Greeting visitors on arrival to the office
- Answering phone calls and monitoring emails
General Administrative Support
- Processing post
- Carrying out general administrative tasks
- Assisting with the onboarding of new staff
Meeting and Event Coordination
- Booking meetings and room arrangements
- Ordering refreshments when required
- Setting up meeting rooms for staff training
Office Supplies and Maintenance
- Maintaining stock of office supplies (tuckshop, tea & coffee, milk, toiletries, etc.)
- Managing the process for quotations, purchase, and delivery of office equipment and hardware
- Maintaining the office asset register
- Maintaining office key and fob register
- Overseeing office maintenance
- Maintaining a clean and tidy office environment
Travel and Accommodation Management
- Booking staff travel and accommodation when required
Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
- Managing the Health & Safety of all staff – in office and remote
- Carrying out administrative duties for the Carbon Emissions/Environmental Standards
- Monitoring and ensuring the efficient use of utilities such as electricity, water, and heating
- Implementing measures to reduce energy consumption and related costs
- Overseeing contract management for cleaning, landlord and security
- Managing waste disposal
Security and Compliance
- Overseeing office security system
- Contributing to work on our two ISO standards
- Completing mandatory business surveys, as and when required
- Other general ad-hoc duties, when required
You must have:
- At least 1 year of experience providing administrative/facilities/business support
- Previous ‘front desk’ experience
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
What we’ll offer you:
- A competitive wage (£20,000 – £25,000 per annum, pro rata)
- A generous amount of time off (34 days per year, pro rata)
- Private health-care
- Modern office facilities and equipment
- Free staff parking
- Free EV car charging
- Onsite gym
This is a permanent role (subject to satisfactory completion of probation) and hours are negotiable. Due to the nature of the work, the role will need to be office based, with hours from at least 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV, together with a covering letter, to careers@gcdtech.com
