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Admin Assistant Job Profile
Average Salary: £23,000
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Admin Assistant Job Description
As an Admin Assistant, your primary role is to support the efficient functioning of the organisation by handling a wide range of administrative tasks. You will handle all office requirements, including providing refreshments, booking meeting rooms, setting up workspaces, typing documents and updating computer records.
This versatile position may also be referred to as Administration Assistant or Administrator. Admin Assistant positions are often available on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Admin Assistant Average Salary Expectations
The average salary for an Admin Assistant in the South West is around £23,000 per year. However, this can range from £20,000 to £30,000 per year, depending on factors such as location, experience, industry, and company size.
If this type of role is interesting to you, you can register now and input your CV details to be notified when something becomes available.
- General office administration including meeting set up, arranging refreshments and helping onboard new team members
- Minute taking
- Be the first point of contact via telephone and email
- Filing and archiving documents
- Providing support to the Senior Leadership Team
- Handling customer queries
Qualifications and skills required for a Admin Assistant role
- Experience in a previous admin or secretarial role desirable
- Proven organisational skills
- Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Computer literate and proficient in all programs in Microsoft Office, including experience in using Excel
- Strong command of English grammar and spelling
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable traits
- Organisational skills: Able to manage a high level of projects at any given time and deliver results in a timely manner
- Flexibility: There could be a lot of moving parts to working in this role so the ability to adjust and adapt your workload and manage stress is essential
- Ability to prioritise: Working on a variety of projects, it’s important to be able to manage your workload effectively and prioritise urgent tasks
- Negotiation skills: Ability to work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve conflicts or keep projects in budget and on time.
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Georgia Parkhouse
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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