At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide secretarial support and manage administrative processes for a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a public sector organisation making a difference in Derry/Londonderry.
- Benefits: Earn £12.75 per hour with a temporary role for 3 months.
- Other info: Perfect opportunity for those looking to kickstart their career in administration.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience while supporting professionals in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs or equivalent, plus administrative experience; strong Microsoft Office skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12.75 - 12.75 £ per hour.
Your new company
A public sector organisation is recruiting for a Band 3 Secretary based in Derry/ Londonderry.
Your new role
As Personal Secretary, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a multidisciplinary team and associated professionals.
You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of administrative processes while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
Key responsibilities will include
- Managing diaries, arranging meetings, venues and hospitality requirements.
- Providing full secretarial support to a team of professionals.
- Preparing correspondence, reports, meeting minutes and other documentation
- Handling telephone enquiries and acting as a key point of contact for staff, service users and stakeholders.
- Maintaining filing systems, records and databases.
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations and departmental reports.
- Monitoring office supplies and processing stock requisitions.
- Producing and collating statistical information and maintaining administrative records.
- What you'll need to succeed
- To be successful in this role, you will meet one of the following criteria:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths, plus 1 year's administrative or clerical experience; or
- NVQ Level 2 Business Administration (or equivalent) plus 1 year's administrative or clerical experience; or
- 3 years' administrative or clerical experience
In addition, you will have
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
- Experience managing diaries and organising meetings.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A professional approach to handling confidential information.
Desirable
- Experience using electronic patient record or case management systems.
- What you'll get in return
- Based in Derry/ Londonderry
- Temporary post for 3 months initially
- What you need to do now
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