Administrative Assistant London, England
Job description
Are in the market for a new role?
Do you have experience in organising and supporting a head office?
Would you like to join a growing company that prides itself on work life balance, a mental health led culture and of course, providing some of the best salary and incentives in the industry!
If so, we would love for you to join us! Market Halls is a redefining British concept of food halls, which since 2018 has brought back a community hub with eclectic dinning experiences back into iconic abandoned landmarks. Our aim is to bring these unloved spaces back to life to house independent restaurants, street food traders, bars & centralised communal dining areas, providing customers with variety & quality.
Inspired by worldwide influences and trips to hundreds of food halls, captivating architecture, standout bar experiences, trusted membership clubs, hotels, urban escapes and community hubs, our emphasis is on creating a bustling atmosphere of fun. Market Halls is the ultimate destination; blending imaginative food experiences with great bars, a cultural events programme, community initiatives, a place to work and a place to meet friends. It’s a place where ‘staying awhile’ is highly encouraged.
As our new administrative assistant you will receive:
A competitive salary between £24,000 - £27,000
Access to Hospitality rewards, a unique benefits platform that allows exclusive discounts to gyms, retailers and other restaurants as well as a 24/7 confidential mental health chatline.
20% off ALL MH trade stands for you to enjoy a bite to eat or drink with your loved ones and free food when working.
Bottomless hot drinks when you’re working and delicious and nutritious food to keep you going all shift long.
A whopping 28 days paid holiday (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and your birthday).
A stellar training and development programme bespoke curated for each employee including coaching, mentoring, workshops and project work.
Monday – Friday working hours in our new beautiful oxford street office, with flexible start and finish times.
As our new administrative assistant, you will be crucial in supporting the senior leadership team at Market Halls as we grow in the next year.
- Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office.
- Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and support visitors.
- Carries out administrative duties such as typing, copying, uploading and being in charge of our shared data drive.
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.
- Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
If you have administrative experience in a head office function and want to join a growing team, then we would love to hear from you!
Market Halls is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Administrative Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
- Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.
- Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.
- Makes travel arrangements for senior staff such as booking flights, cars, and hotel or restaurant reservations.
- Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
- Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
- Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Provides information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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Administrative Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
- Reporting Skills
- Administrative Writing Skills
- Microsoft Office Skills
- Managing Processes
- Organization
- Analyzing Information
- Professionalism
- Problem Solving
- Supply Management
- Inventory Control
- Verbal Communication
