Front Desk and Admin Officer

Front Desk and Admin Officer

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description 

• We are seeking a professional, organized, and proactive Front Desk & Administrative Officer to manage the front desk and provide effective administrative support to the organization.
• The successful candidate will also serve as a key point of contact between the head office and other branch locations, ensuring smooth communication, timely follow-up, and coordination of administrative activities across locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk and receive visitors, clients, and business partners professionally.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, correspondence, and inquiries and direct them appropriately.
• Serve as a communication link between the head office and other branch locations.
• Liaise with branch administrators and relevant staff to obtain updates, follow up on requests, and ensure timely communication.
• Coordinate and track administrative requests from different locations and escalate outstanding issues where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records, registers, files, and administrative documentation.
• Prepare reports, memos, correspondence, minutes, and other administrative documents.
• Monitor office supplies, stationery, and other administrative needs across locations.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, appointments, visitors, and internal communications.
• Support the HR/Admin team with staff documentation, onboarding, attendance records, and other administrative activities.
• Liaise with vendors, service providers, and other external parties on administrative matters.
• Assist with office maintenance, repairs, facility management, and other general office requirements.
• Ensure that information and instructions from management are properly communicated to relevant branches and followed up to completion.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information and staff records.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by management.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Good customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff across different locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace is an added advantage.
• Good reporting and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Education:

• HND / Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Management, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in front desk, administration, customer service, office coordination, or a related role.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple branches or locations is an added advantage.
• Experience in the logistics, transportation, or service industry is an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Male candidates are preferred.
• Must be professional, well-groomed, confident, and approachable.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and highly organized.
• Must be comfortable communicating with staff and management across different locations.
• Must be willing to make occasional trips to other branch locations when required.
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be proficient with computers and comfortable using digital communication tools.
• Candidates who reside within reasonable proximity to the office location will be preferred.

Remuneration

N150,000 monthly, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Application Closing Date

18th September, 2026.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: dglhrexecutive@gmail.com using “Application – Front Desk & Administrative Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.