Front of House/Helpdesk Administrator
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (Β£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have a passion for customer engagement and improving customer engagement? Then we have the perfect opportunity.
To be successful in this role you will need to enjoy working in a front-line role speaking with customers face to face, have excellent customer service and strong communication skills. The role requires you to provide a friendly, welcoming, and professional front of house reception function, administer and keep the helpdesk system up to date on an ongoing basis for all sites.
- Part time opportunity (6-month secondment to start with).
- Hours 8-5 / 9-4 (flexible)
- Wed - Thur based on site at Ty Admiral and Fri β Working from home.
Role Purpose
Working in a team of 3 people, the Front of house/ Helpdesk administrator plays an integral part in the customer experience and journey by provide a friendly, welcoming, and professional front of house reception function, acting as the first point of contact for all incoming queries, helpdesk, and service requests into the department, through email, self-service & over the phone.
Main Duties
Front of House:
- Welcome visitors, contractors, and staff in a warm and friendly manner.
- Answer and forward incoming phone calls.
- Maintain and respond to incoming queries via the facilities mailboxes (Can I help and Working for You).
- Communicate site updates via email as and when needed (building work, system, and equipment faults).
- Ensure the front of house area is tidy, presentable, and organised.
- Administer and issue ID badges for visitors, contractors, and staff.
Helpdesk:
- Answer calls, log incidents and resolve customer issues at point of contact where possible.
- Assign incidents and requests to the relevant team and provide progress updates to customers in a timely manner.
- Escalate incidents and requests to the relevant team if work is required to be completed urgently.
- Administer and update the resource booking tool to support the booking of car parking, desks, and meeting rooms.
- Report, log, and track incidents with suppliers to resume services quickly.
Requirements
- Exceptional customer service and administration skills
- Previous experience in a similar administrative/customer service role
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to make decisions, take ownership and use your own initiative to resolve problems.
Our Commitment to You
At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Salary, Benefits, and Work-Life Balance
We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidateβs experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons weβre consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we're consistently voted one of Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. This is a hybrid role with the working week split between home-working and our Cardiff office.
You can also view some of our other key benefits here
#LI-JE1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Front of House/Helpdesk Administrator roles across Admiral's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Insurance Carriers openings directly to your inbox.