legal receptionist acting as the first point of contact for enquiries

Operations Support Assistant

Salary

£25,877.80

Location

Darlington

Job Type

Full Time/Office based

Sector

Admin & Customer Service/Business

Are you a highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment?

Do you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, combining administration, events, and customer service?

Looking for an opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of a dynamic business centre?

Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and forward-thinking organisation as they look to appoint an Operations Support Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and adaptable individual to join a busy, collaborative environment, supporting operations, client services, and events.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the site.

You’ll be involved in everything from front-of-house and client interaction to event coordination, facilities support, and administration — making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a diverse workload.

Key Responsibilities

Client Services & Front of House

  • Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and clients
  • Delivering a high standard of customer service at all times
  • Managing enquiries and maintaining accurate CRM records

Events & Bookings

  • Coordinating meeting rooms, bookings, and events
  • Supporting event planning and promotion alongside marketing teams
  • Managing room setup and clear-down

Operations & Administration

  • Providing general administrative and operational support
  • Supporting invoicing, payments, and arrears tracking
  • Assisting with day-to-day business centre operations

Facilities & Compliance

  • Supporting building maintenance and liaising with contractors
  • Coordinating approved works and reporting issues
  • Assisting with Health & Safety processes and compliance

Additional Responsibilities

  • Representing the organisation at networking events
  • Supporting wider team activities and providing cover when required

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment.

You’ll be confident managing multiple tasks, delivering excellent customer service, and adapting to the varied demands of the role.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable with a proactive mindset

Desirable

  • Basic understanding of IT or telecoms systems
  • Experience in a similar operational, administrative, or customer-facing role

What’s on Offer

  • Varied role with excellent day-to-day diversity
  • Collaborative and professional working environment
  • Exposure to events, operations, and client engagement
  • Opportunity to develop a broad operational skillset

Additional Information

  • Participation in an on-call rota is required
  • Flexibility to support team cover when needed

If you’re looking for a varied and engaging opportunity within a dynamic business environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment to find out more about this Operations Support Assistant opportunity.

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