Office Assistant

Are you reliable and looking to work for an employer who is growing quickly, with the opportunity for personal growth and development? Are you a multi-tasker and team player willing to use your initiative to support the organisation? Do you have great attention to detail and would thrive supporting an administration office? If you have existing administration and computer-based skills and would relish the opportunity to support a growing administration office then this role may be the one for you.

Flower Skills specialises in training and developing people who work, or who are interested in working, in the construction industry. Whatever their level, they can help them build a future in construction.

The company support young people pre-16 and post-16 with practical skills along with information and advice on working in the construction industry and preparing them for life. They help unemployed adults achieve qualifications such as City & Guilds and the CSCS card, as well as working with employers to train their teams, in addition to more bespoke solutions.

Benefits:

Social EventsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHealth Cash PlanContributory pension schemeOn-site parkingFlexible Hours

Key Duties:

To assist in general office administration, under direction from the Office Manager, and to ensure that all appropriate company procedures are adhered to within administration work.To liaise with on a daily basis with other members of staff, under direction from the Office Manager, and to work jointly where appropriate, including providing day-to-day support to the senior leadership team.To assist the Office Manager in maintaining appropriate information systems and records systems.To assist the smooth running of the office, ensuring it is kept clean and tidy, ensuring paperwork is filed accurately and up to date, being responsible for managing student absence and student learner databases, supporting the marketing of training courses and being heavily involved in ensuring those referred to us get signed up.

Criteria

Essential:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.Good standard of written and spoken EnglishHigh quality telephone call handling skillsMethodical and accurateWilling to take on responsibilityTime Management

Desirable:

Knowledge of construction industry and/or the education sectorKnowledge of health & safety regulations affecting the workplaceFirst Aid qualificationExperience of working under pressure and to deadlines

This role involves working with young people and vulnerable adults. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

How to Apply:

Please attach your up to date CV to the link provided and our client will be in direct contact.