Job Description

General Office Clerk

Salary: £23,000 – £26,000 + Benefits

Location: Tonbridge Area

 

Stable Role within a Professional Legal Environment

 

Are you looking for a hands-on, varied office support role within a respected and well-established law firm? This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and professional team where you will play a key part in the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Our client offers a supportive working environment where reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail are genuinely valued. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, varied work and being an essential part of a busy office setting.

 

The Role: Varied Office Support Responsibilities

As a General Office Clerk, you will support the wider business with essential administrative and operational tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily incoming and outgoing post
• Scanning, filing, and processing confidential documents
• Maintaining and archiving physical and digital files
• Ordering and restocking office supplies and stationery
• Setting up meeting rooms for internal and client meetings
• Moving furniture and assisting with office room arrangements
• Handling and lifting boxes and archived materials (manual handling required)
• Providing general support to ensure smooth office operations

 

Team & Working Environment

You will join a well-established and supportive office team within a respected professional services environment.

The culture is:

• Friendly and approachable
• Team-focused and supportive
• Structured and well-organised
• Built on reliability and collaboration

This is a role where you will be valued as a key part of the wider operational team.

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Comfortable with manual handling and physical tasks (lifting boxes, moving materials)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage routine tasks efficiently
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Basic IT skills (email, scanning, document handling systems)

Desirable:

• Previous experience in an office, facilities, or administrative support role
• Familiarity with document management or filing systems

Personal attributes:

• Practical and hands-on approach
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Trustworthy when handling confidential materials
• Willingness to support wherever needed

 

Salary & Benefits

• £23,000 – £26,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Paid parking
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Stable, long-term employment within a respected firm
• Opportunity to gain experience in a professional office setting
• Structured and organised workplace

 

Location & Working Arrangements

• Tonbridge area office
• Full-time, office-based role
• Monday to Friday working pattern

 

Next Steps

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Alternatively, apply now for further details and a confidential discussion.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.