Business Administrator

**Vacancy** **for Business Administrator**

**PORTER & PORTER Ltd and PORTER PRESS INTERNATIONAL Ltd**

**The company is an established international award-winning publisher of the finest quality motoring books. Operating from the same office, its sister company manages two classic car clubs which have a worldwide membership - the Jaguar XK Club and E-type Club.**

**The office premises are a 16th century thatched barn in the village of Knighton-on-Teme near Tenbury Wells. As the office is in a rural location being a car driver is a requirement.**

**The company is proud of its positive, welcoming and professional environment.**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Events Administration**
- Assist in event organising, management and administration, including responsibility for bookings and customer liaison.
- One of team organisng a major new event - the Motoring Literary & Arts Festival - to be held at a most prestigious venue.
- Attend evening and weekend events when required (occasional)

**General administration**
- Oversee customer relationships
- Administration relating to new book publications
- Basic financial administrative tasks
- Be one of the telephone reception team
- Database management
- First point of contact for site visitors
- Manage office stock and supplies

**Assistant to General Manager with P.A. duties**

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS and QUALITIES**
- Excellent communication skills and confident telephone manner
- Adept at multitasking with a flexible approach
- Ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure
- High standard of written and spoken English, at least to A-level standard
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to master complex administrative processes
- Organised and detailed in approach with an ability to achieve tight deadlines

**DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE**
- Background in Event Management and/or Hospitality of interest
- Some knowledge of bookkeeping
- Health & Safety of interest

**HOURS OF WORK**

**SALARY**

Commensurate with experience

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

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID - 19 Precautions:
Staff and visitors are encouraged to wear masks if they feel vulnerable. Hand sanitizer is available in every room. Social distancing is encouraged.

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR