Office Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Provide PA support to the Director, arrange meetings, manage diaries, travel arrangements & accommodation (Business Trips), process approvals. Arrange visits, events/conferences, responsible for office functions, develop office procedures, organizing and coordinating office operations in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Responsible for Petty Cash Fund Management. Manage Procurement & Payables for AFSRL. Filing and maintaining office records, resolving inter-office disputes, maintain office equipment, telephone systems, responsible for the Facilities & maintenance.

PA to MD of Automotive Financial Services, Rental, Leasing and Subscriptions. Daily calendars, meeting arrangements, daily emails and actions, business travel arrangements, travel pack, office management, facilities, maintenance & HSSE, cost savings initiatives. Daily support in office operations, facilities & HSSE. Report on ADMIN cost savings initiatives. Provide all departments with sufficient cash to cover minor expenses and ensure intact receipts & detailed reports are forwarded to Finance in compliance with AFM guidelines.

Required Skills to be successful:

Minimum Experience: At least 5 years knowledge in Administrative Management practices and procedures. Knowledge in Human Resources Management and Finance is a plus.

Job-Specific Skills:

PC Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Data Access, Presentation, Project Management, Microsoft Visio.

Behavioural Competencies: Organize, communication skills, analytical, problem solving, attention to detail, coaching skills, initiative, integrity, adaptability, teamwork, decision making, time management, delegation.

What equips you for the role: Graduate of bachelor’s in business administration or Business Management.

1. Organization and Time Management

• Calendar Management: Scheduling appointments, meetings, and events, ensuring there are no conflicts and that priorities are met.
• Task Prioritization: Helping to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Reminders and Deadlines: Keeping track of upcoming deadlines, appointments, and tasks and reminding the person of what needs to be done.

2. Communication Skills

• Effective Correspondence: Managing emails, phone calls, and other forms of communication, responding on behalf of the person they assist when necessary, and drafting letters or emails.
• Liaison: Acting as a gatekeeper for the person, handling inquiries and ensuring only important matters are passed on.
• Conflict Resolution: Dealing with client or stakeholder inquiries or concerns in a professional and diplomatic manner.

3. Administrative Support

• Document Preparation: Creating, editing, and organizing documents, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Data Entry and Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records, files, and databases, ensuring everything is easily accessible when needed.
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinating and booking travel, including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation, and preparing detailed itineraries.
• Meeting Coordination: Organizing meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, and distributing follow-up actions or minutes.

4. Problem Solving

• Issue Resolution: Addressing challenges that arise in day-to-day tasks or events and finding effective solutions.
• Proactive Planning: Anticipating needs and potential problems before they arise and taking action to prevent them.

5. Discretion and Confidentiality

• Handling Sensitive Information: Often, personal assistants have access to sensitive or confidential information, and it's crucial to maintain the utmost discretion.
• Trustworthiness: Being a trusted point of contact, where maintaining privacy and confidentiality is paramount in both professional and personal matters.