Administrative Assistant - Havering Council
Location
Romford, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
- Job Title : Administrative Assistant G5
- Contract type: Temporary 2months / Ongoing (though opening assignments are often extended by clients on a longerterm basis).
- Sector: Local Government
- Location: Romford
- Start Date: ASAP immediate starters with a short notice period (If currently working please state what is your current notice period on your CV or cover letter)
- Hours Per Week: Fulltime position
- Start Time : 9:00 AM End Time: 17:00 PM
- PAYE Rate : 18.32 ph ( incl 12.07% holiday pay)
Job Description
The ideal candidate for this critical position will provide exceptional secretarial and administrative support executing a diverse array of duties in a professional efficient and effective manner. As the post holder you will be responsible for managing calendars arranging and recording minutes for meetings and managing the inboxes. This role will primarily involve remote work from home but frequent visits to the office may be required. We are seeking an individual with exceptional minutetaking abilities strong diary management skills and a proactive and adaptable attitude. The successful candidate must be capable of working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office
GCSE Grade AC (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
Ability To Communicate Effectively Both Orally & In Writing To A Wide Range Of People
Relevant professional level qualification
Ability To Work As Part Of A Team And On Own Innitiative
Previous experience in similar role
Ability To Organise Own Workload To Meet Targets & Deadlines
Knowledge & Skills Requirements Possess a BTEC or equivalent qualification in a Business, Computing, or Administrative field. Demonstrate strong proficiency in utilising IT and Management Information Systems (MIS) solutions, specifically Microsoft Office software. Possess prior MIS, Business, or Administrative experience. Possess experience or the necessary skills to supervise staff in the short term effectively. Possess experience with ONE and/or SIMS. Possess strong written communication skills and experience in disseminating information to relevant parties. Possess experience or the necessary skills to take minutes when required accurately. Possess excellent communication skills. Possess experience in working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Fluency in English and Welsh is essential.
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