Administration Assistant

2 weeks ago


Barnstaple, United Kingdom Home Hardware Southwest Limited Full time

Home Hardware is the UK’s leading dealer-owned buying organisation in the UK for independent hardware retailers, providing low-cost efficient distribution and retail support services to over 450 member stores, we have a vacancy for a:
FULL TIME ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

To assist in a busy office providing administrative support to the C.E.O.

Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook etc).

You will need to be well organised, with the ability to diarise and follow up matters to see them through to completion. You will also need to appreciate the confidentiality and professionalism that the role requires.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Co-ordinating numerous meetings and conference calls.
- Inbox management.
- Producing presentation materials, agendas, and minutes.
- Management of all travel arrangements (hotels, flights, and itineraries).
- Experience in taking minutes and dictation, with a minimum 50wpm typing speed.
- The ability to deal with problems as they arise in an unflappable manner.
- Someone who is assertive, proactive, loyal, trustworthy, hardworking and can complete tasks to a high standard.

A flexible approach to work is required, including the need to occasionally work additional hours over standard as necessary.

Standard hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. (1 hour lunch break). Salary dependent on experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barnstaple, EX31 1NZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- administration: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/04/2023



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