Office Assistant

Office Assistant (Full-time, Permanent)

Probationary Period: 6 months

Working hours (Flexible: core hours Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm)

Place of work: Central London (hybrid options may be available)

Annual salary: £ 27,000 (review after 6 months)

This is a great opportunity for a bright College leaver or equivalent looking to start a career in administration in a small office. Full training on the inhouse system will be provided and there is an opportunity to progress. In this role you will provide general administrative and secretarial support to a small team.

JCT is the UK's leading producer of standard forms of building contract for the construction industry and users.

Key requirements

• Secretarial/Admin training (desirable) e.g. CILEx Legal Secretaries Level 2-3 Certificates / Level 2-3 Business Administration/Office Admin
• Good educational background (strong grammar and spelling) with 5 GCSE's grade A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent
• Working well in a small team (i.e. to be versatile)
• An excellent telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills to interact professionally with members and users
• Conscientious and enthusiastic
• Typing (min 30 wpm) - accuracy essential
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work to deadlines under pressure and be self-sufficient and able to multitask
• Relevant experience (desirable but not essential)

General duties

• Answering the telephone/dealing with general and online shop queries
• Reception
• Typing (knowledge of MS Office essential)
• Photocopying
• Filing/Archiving
• Proofreading
• Data inputting/checking
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
• Organising meetings
• Managing stationery and office provisions
• Preparing room for meetings
• Maintaining diaries
• Maintaining database
• Assisting with event administration and marketing activity

Attributes

• Outgoing personality
• Positive
• Punctual
• Responsible/Reliable
• Willing to learn and proactive
• Flexible
• Courteous