Office Assistant

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:

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• Answering the telephone/dealing with general and online shop queries
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• Reception
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• Typing (knowledge of MS Office essential)
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• Photocopying
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• Filing/Archiving
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• Proofreading
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• Data inputting/checking
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• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
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• Organising meetings
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• Managing stationery and office provisions
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• Preparing room for meetings
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• Maintaining diaries
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• Maintaining database
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• Assisting with event administration and marketing activity
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Attributes

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• Outgoing personality
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• Positive
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• Punctual
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• Responsible/Reliable
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• Willing to learn and proactive
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• Flexible
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• Courteous
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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.