Branch Administrator

The Branch Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the Branch Manager and wider team to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the branch. The post holder will provide high-level administrative and personal assistant support, act as a first point of contact for customers, and ensure accurate record-keeping, compliance, and smooth coordination of branch activities within a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level personal assistant and administrative support to the Branch Manager, anticipating management needs and supporting the wider team as required.
  • Manage incoming calls and maintain the branch switchboard
  • Act as the first point of contact for customers and clients, professionally handling enquiries, requests, and complaints in person, by telephone, and via email.
  • Carry out financial administration duties, including processing invoices, delivery notes, and related documentation.
  • Prepare sales quotations and issue invoices and delivery tickets
  • Carry out daily cashiering duties and liaise with Head Office
  • Maintain accurate data, records, and filing systems, including stock documentation and confidential information.
  • Update the sales database regularly
  • Support the sales team during events and trade shows
  • Provide general administrative support across branch operations.
  • Conduct monthly stock checks on domestic items
  • Ensure timely and clear communication across the team
  • Consistently deliver professional and customer-focused service

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
  • Confidence in dealing with people at all levels
  • Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask
  • Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail with both written communication and numerical data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Self-motivated, approachable, and a team player
  • Ability to use initiative and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Well-presented and detail-oriented
  • Full clean driver’s license
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Country Store, Parts & Retail
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Albourne
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2268

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to candidates notice period.
  • Hours:
    40 hours per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch)
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, dependent upon experience, plus bonus
  • Benefits:
    We are offering 32-day holiday (inc bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance (2 x salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay scheme, flu jabs and employee referral scheme.
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