Administrative Assistant

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

  • Wantage, Oxfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title: Administrative AssistantLocation: WantageJob Type: PermanentHours: Full Time - Mon-Fri - 40 hours per weekJob Purpose
  • To provide an effective administration support service to the Directors, Clients, Business Development and Operational Managers and keeping detailed and accurate records.
  • To provide a friendly and professional service to clients, prospective clients, colleagues and visitors.
  • Provide administrative support within the company.
  • Assist in the collation and preparation of quotations and tender returns.
  • Raise invoice advice notes and any relevant pay advices.
  • Collate Audit information and any other relevant contract information in order to complete monthly reports for clients
Key Result Areas
  • Greeting visitors and telephone callers promptly and routing their enquiries efficiently and effectively.
  • Assist PA & senior managers with daily organisational tasks
  • Meet with visitors and assist with general support
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Plan meetings and take detailed minutes
  • Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
  • Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Update and maintain office policies and procedures
  • Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
  • Maintain contact lists
  • Book travel arrangements where required
  • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
  • Order items required by clients as instructed by your Line Manager
  • Principal Responsibilities
First point of contact for all callers, visitors and contractors at the site:
  • Screening all calls, establishing the caller and content of the call, as well as confirming exact contact details.
  • Ensuring telephone messages are conveyed promptly, accurately, efficiently, courteously and with discretion.
  • Ensuring visitors are welcomed with courtesy and in a professional manner.
  • Briefing visitors on the Emergency Procedures relevant to the head office building and making sure that access is only given to the appropriate area as determined by the host.
  • Ensuring requests are dealt with in a timely manner and action is taken appropriately.
  • Liaison with couriers regarding collection times, ensuring all documentation has been prepared in readiness.
  • Arranging meetings, ensuring that commitments and competing demands are efficiently managed and future needs anticipated, meeting all business priorities.
  • Ensuring production of documents (for both internal and external circulation) is in line with quality standards.
  • Ensuring all documents are recorded and handled in line with security and information management guidelines.
General administration duties:
  • Maintenance and updating of appropriate files and directories to ensure staff have access to the most factual information, promoting efficient working.
  • Typing of correspondence, reports and other documentation as required.
  • Assistance with copying, emailing, scanning, laminating and binding.
  • Any additional administrative tasks as requested.
  • Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
  • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word in particular)
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skil

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