The Joint Contracts Tribunal Ltd
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
Assisting in the administration and smooth running of a small office and provide support to the JCT team, which includes the following but is not limited to:
- 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
No agencies please.
Please also include your notice period, if applicable.
We will contact you within 4 weeks of application if you have been selected for an interview.
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