Secretary / Receptionist (Full‑time)

About the role

We are looking for a professional Secretary/Receptionist to manage front‑desk operations and provide comprehensive administrative support at our Lagos office.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome, receive, and direct visitors while providing refreshments when required.
• Attend to enquiries from visitors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain the visitors’ book.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Handle basic bookkeeping and administrative records.
• Assist with drafting, preparing, and formatting letters and other correspondence.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of office documents.
• Answer and direct telephone calls professionally.
• Schedule and manage appointments and meetings.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of purchase orders.
• Provide courteous customer service, including serving refreshments.
• Support general administrative tasks such as photocopying, printing, binding, scanning, and document preparation.
• Carry out administrative instructions from the Head of Operations & Logistics.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception and waiting area.
• Perform office security and access‑control functions when required.

Required profile

• HND or equivalent qualification in secretarial studies, business administration, office administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a secretary, receptionist, front‑desk officer, or administrative assistant.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professional, courteous, and presentable manner with good attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately and work with minimal supervision.