Job Description
Administrative Assistant - Wimborne
Are you an organised and confident professional looking for an immediate start in a busy manufacturing environment?
We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Administrative Assistant to take on a dual role, providing administrative support while managing the reception area at our Wimborne facility. This is an exciting 6-month contract with the potential to move to a permanent position.
The Role and Impact
You will be the face of the business, based in reception, providing administrative support to a team, including vice president level positions. This position offers great exposure to different parties within the business.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Greeting visitors, especially those for witness testing on engines, and assisting with Restricted Party Screening (RPS).
- Answering the telephone, taking messages, and answering routine questions.
- Typing and distributing memos, meeting minutes, and presentations.
- Facilitating domestic and international travel arrangements, payments, and expense processing.
- Maintaining staff vacation schedules and master whereabouts.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for someone with around one year of experience in any office-based or receptionist role.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills:
- Collaborative attitude and being a team player.
- Confident written and verbal communicator.
- Organised, with good time-keeping and a 'can-do' attitude.
Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel).
- Ability to accurately process detailed information and manage multiple concurrent activities.
The Details
- Location: Wimborne (Fully onsite, 5 days a week)
- Contract: 6 months (Possible move to permanent)
- Working Hours: 39 hours per week (eg, Mon-Thurs 07:50 - 16:50; Fri 07:50 - 13:00)
- Pay Rate: £21.38 per hour
