Administration Assistant

**Job Summary**

**Admin Assistant
- Tythegston, South Wales**

**Immediate Start date**

**Job Specifics**:

- This position is full time. The standard hours of work will be 40 hours per week, between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm, Monday-Friday.
- Rate of pay negotiable, based on experience
- Head Office based in between Bridgend/Porthcawl

Due to expansion, we are urgently seeking an additional Full Time Admin Assistant for our office located in Tythegston, Bridgend. The role requires good sound knowledge of administrational processes, including Microsoft Office 365 (Word/Excel/Outlook), as well as the ability to help with other operational duties. We are a land management company covering the renewable, commercial and agricultural sectors. Any prior experience in any of these areas would be an advantage.

**About the Company**:
DKS Limited are offering a rare and exciting opportunity to join a national organisation, which offers specialist land management in the renewable, agricultural and commercial sectors across the UK. Our head office is based near Bridgend, boasting a friendly and energetic environment. Our capabilities span both consultancy and contracting work in ecology, arboriculture, agriculture and associated environmental services. DKS pride ourselves in offering total land management to funds, developers, landowners and local authorities helping them to manage risk within their portfolio’s whilst realising added value through our practical, experienced and straightforward approach. We offer realistic and achievable advice that saves time and money to reach sustainable outcomes quickly.

At DKS, we are committed to sustainable land management across our three main service areas; renewable, agricultural and commercial sectors.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

**Details of position**:
As an Admin Assistant, you will be responsible for:

- Working directly with Managing Director and Head of Operations, to help maintain the office and keep it running smoothly.
- Carrying out other operational duties, such as quote preparation, preparing reports, liaising with staff and clients, managing diaries and booking travel arrangements.
- Preparation of H&S documents (RAMS, Risk Assessments). Including, maintaining weekly/monthly H&S checks within office and yard areas.
- Control of motor fleet documentation; including booking in MOTs, Services, LOLER & PUWER Inspections.
- Maintaining training record, and booking training courses.
- Obtaining supplier quotes to assist with client tenders.
- Updating all online Social Media accounts.
- 4-year minimum administration experience working in a similar job role
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Previously supported Senior Management
- High level of accuracy with a close attention to detail
- Numeracy skills
- Computer Literate
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal as this role will involve liaising with clients, staff and suppliers
- Highly organised, with excellent planning and time management skills
- Good work ethic
- Must have a “can do” attitude
- Fast Learner and methodical
- Smart and well-mannered
- Enthusiastic, flexible approach to work and working hours
- Able to follow processes
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Able to work within a team and on their own initiative
- Any other duties relevant to the position

**Advantageous to have**:

- Knowledge of managing Social Media accounts with regular updates
- Health & Safety knowledge

A real enthusiasm and willingness to learn will also be a requirement for consideration for this position.

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

**Salary**: £10.18-£12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have sound knowledge of updating/using online BUSINESS social media accounts? For example, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person