administrative assistant
Role Overview & Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure smooth operations and contribute to the overall success of our organisation. As the first point of contact for our office, your professionalism and exceptional communication skills will create a positive and welcoming environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and handle conflicts.
- Draft and proofread emails, letters, and other correspondence.
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including accommodations and transportation.
- Create and maintain organized filing systems for digital and physical documents.
- Assist in preparing meeting materials, take minutes, and distribute them.
- Order and manage office supplies, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate with vendors.
- Accurately enter data into spreadsheets, databases, and CRM systems.
- Assist in organising company events, workshops, and conferences.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification or associate degree is a plus.
- Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a related role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Professional demeanour, with the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing priorities and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £22,867.57 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you require visa sponsorship to work full time in the UK?
Work Location: In person
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This position is based in Didcot, England with potential relocation and visa sponsorship considerations for qualified candidates.
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