Administrative Assistant Southend-on-Sea, England
Job description
Part-time, 20 hours per week
Temporary position
£11.06 per hour
We are a fast growing, reputable and innovative company with a successful hybrid working style in this digital age. Hood Group is a dynamic, forward thinking customer management business that provides outsourced customer services for well-known UK trusted brands.
You will be working within the PA, Facilities team in supporting the running of our Southend office.
We will be holding interviews immediately and ideally looking for the successful candidate to start work as soon as possible.
What will I do in the role?
· Assist in the day to day running of the office keeping it organised and tidy.
· Running daily errands e.g. Restocking the kitchen, getting supplies, managing security fobs, placing orders on the online systems i.e. Amazon.
· Carrying out admin tasks, such as responding to emails, updating records, note taking, answering calls and following up anything outstanding.
· Diary management - managing bookings / invites, as well as desk and parking booking’s.
· Building relationships with staff at all levels as well as suppliers. You will be working closely with the Directors and Heads of Departments.
· Dealing with incoming post and deliveries
· Supporting facilities in reporting minor issues and carrying out checks
· Welcoming visitors and ensuring they have signed in, making drinks
· Any other ad-hoc duties as required
What do I need?
· Good verbal and written communication skills
· Good organisational skills
· Motivated and able to use own initiative
· Computer literate i.e. MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Understand the importance of confidentiality
· Ability to remain calm when challenges arise remaining friendly and approachable
· Previous experience in administrational, PA or facilities role - beneficial
· Note taking – beneficial
· Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9(C- A*) or equivalent to include Mathematics and English
Why work for us?
To be part of a fantastic, supportive team with great progression opportunities, with access to the following benefits;
· “The best job ever!“ feeling
· Various high street discounts – including discounted local theatres tickets, Merlin attractions
· Christmas Savings Club
· Social company events, we want you to be part of the Hood Group family
· Employee Recognition Scheme – Hood Heroes, we celebrate and recognise your contribution to Hood Group
· We are offering 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
· Employee Assistance Program
· Health & Wellbeing Program
· Incentive of £250 on Refer a friend scheme
· Learning & Development assistance Program
· Private Medical Health Care
· Private Health Insurance
· Eye Care Vouchers including discount on glasses
· Pension Scheme
And there’s more benefits…….
We have a new, modern, airy office based right in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, just off the high street. This is a key part of our hybrid model, having a space where people can work together collaboratively and catch up in person. Whether that’s coming in for training, meetings, workshops or simply coming in to work! We offer home working for all staff, whether regularly or occasionally, allowing flexibility and a good work life balance around other commitments and family life.
We will provide your laptop and any other professional equipment required and you will also receive a working from home allowance.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 1 month
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £11,502.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 03/04/2023
Expected start date: 10/04/2023
