Office Administrator - London / Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Ltd

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Are you ready to charter your own career?

The runway to success in global aviation begins here
Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a global brand where you can use your skills, be part of a diverse team and grow with a dynamic company?


We are looking for an experienced
Office Administrator / Receptionist with a passion for the air charter, aviation, or travel industry, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to learn and grow with the global Chapman Freeborn Airchartering team.


Purpose of the Role

  • General Office Administration and management of the reception desk
  • Ensuring the renewals and maintenance of the UK offices ISO9001 and ISO1400
  • Supporting and deputising in absence of the Office Manager
  • Create a positive atmosphere in and around the reception/office using initiatives and other methods
  • Working with the Office Manager & General Manager to perform duties as required

Key Responsibilities of the Role

  • Undertaking, administering and coordinating all audits, correspondence and reviews relating to ISO 9001 and ISO14001 relating to UK office ( International Standards Organisation )
  • Manage the Data Protection Purging Process for UK office jointly with the Office Manager
  • Answer all telephone calls that are directed to the UK general number to help screen and direct them to the relevant department.
  • Meet and greet visitors to the office and ensure visitors book is completed
  • Welcome staff visiting from our global offices and record their visit
  • Attend to the vending machine, including restocking, and giving the cash to Accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure kitchen supplies and vending machine supplies are stocked (Tesco order) (liaise with Office Manager)
  • Ensure that the fleet car is serviced, cleaned, is roadworthy (MOT) and AA cover valid
  • Check stationary stocks and order through preferred supplier (liaise with Office Manager)
  • Keep up to date records on all bookings/stock bought etc (audit trail for invoice checking)
  • Arrange taxi bookings as required, record and audit for invoicing
  • Book local hotels for visiting staff as required, record and audit for invoicing
  • Prepare all department documents for archiving and keep records. Arrange shredding of archived documents when appropriate
  • Assist with Health and Safety within the office
  • Distribute the post daily and ensuring post is given to the correct recipient / department alongside GDPR compliance.
  • Arrange couriers as required using preferred courier company. Track, record and audit for invoicing.
  • Prepare parcels for shipment /package items for courier and post
  • Ensure supply of stamps are available for different services, purchase from post office. Arrange Special Delivery online or through post office.
  • Ensure daily post is taken to main reception for collection.
  • Participate in conference calls to ensure effective sharing of information and full awareness of others in the Administration team and other offices.
  • To work in conjunction with the yearly strategies laid out by the Board of Directors, Senior Management and Management Teams
  • To assist all departments when required (data input etc)
  • Assist HR/PAs with charity days/events
  • To assist the Office Manager and General Manager as required
  • At all times to ensure that legal and commercial risks (to the extent relevant to the post holder role) are identified and minimized through effective communication with applicable stakeholders as well as relevant support functional departments and, when necessary Board of Directors.
  • Be aware of and comply with the company policies.

Qualities We Look For

  • Team player to work in a fastpaced environment
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
  • Charismatic and positive
  • Showing initiative to be involved with each department and daily activities

Whats It In It For You

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a global company and be part of a diverse international team
  • Unlimited access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning platform


With almost 50 years of experience, the Chapman Freeborn group provides a diverse range of aviation-related services on a global basis.

Our expertise in all areas of the air charter industry makes us the number one choice for many of the worlds leading logistics providers, multinational corporations, travel partners, and well-known names from the entertainment business.


Whether its arranging the delivery of oil equipment to a remote location, organizing flights for a professional sports team, or booking private jets to an island resort, the skys the limit when it comes to the charter business.


Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aerospace services group with almost 100 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.

Avia Solutions Group unites a team of more than 7000 pr

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