Job Title: Administrative Assistant Havering Council
Contract type: Temporary 2months / Ongoing (though opening assignments are often extended by clients on a longerterm basis).
Sector: Local Government
Location: Romford
Start Date: January 2024
Hours Per Week: Fulltime position
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 17:00 PM
PAYE Rate : 18.32 ph ( 16.35 12.07% holiday pay)
The primary responsibility of this critical position is to provide exceptional support by performing a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks with professionalism efficiency and effectiveness. The post holder will be accountable for managing calendars arranging and documenting meetings and managing multiple email inboxes. Although the role primarily entails remote work from home the individual may need to visit the office frequently as required. We are seeking an individual with exceptional minutetaking abilities strong diary management and secretarial skills a flexible and proactive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure and meet 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.