Admin Assistant

React Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Admin Assistant for a fast-paced environment. The role is permanent with a salary between £24,000 and £26,000 annually. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and have a minimum of GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics. This position may allow for hybrid working post-probation. The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking

Contributory pension

Private health care

Discounted goods and voucher scheme

Non contractual PR and KPI bonus (10%) paid twice a year

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Office and be confident in Excel.
• Photoshop basic editing is a plus but not essential.
• Digital marketing experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team with admin tasks during peak periods.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and data entry.
• Work collaboratively across departments.

Skills

Ability to work to exceptionally tight deadlines

A meticulous eye for detail

Ability to speak confidently and build good relationships with all stakeholders

Good written, numerical & verbal communication skills

Self-motivated, confident & enthusiastic

Proactive, creative & innovative

Exceptional time management skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Adaptable & flexible

Open & effective team communicator

Education

GCSE grade B/C in English & Mathematics or equivalents

Degree (creative subject) or A Level standard education

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe)

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an Admin Assistant. This is a busy and demanding role, the position of Admin Assistant is offered as a permanent role: ideally working full time but applications are welcome from those wanting to work less hours

Salary from: £24,000 to £26,000 pa

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, 9am to 3pm on Fridays

After the probationary 9-12 month period some hybrid working may be offered

Benefits include: 25 days holiday + BH + free parking, Non contractual PR and KPI bonus paid twice a year (10%), Contributory pension, Private health care, discounted goods and voucher scheme

Admin Assistant candidates educated to a minimum of GCSE grade B/C (5 or 6) in English & Mathematics or equivalents. They should be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe) and confident in Excel

Preferred:

• Degree (creative subject) or A Level standard education (or equivalent), GCSE English and Maths grade C or above.
• Experience of office procedures & computerised systems with accurate & fast data inputting skills
• Photoshop basic editing (not essential)
• Digital Marketing experience would be an advantage

Admin Assistant skills:

• Ability to work to exceptionally tight deadlines
• A meticulous eye for detail
• Ability to speak confidently and build good relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to stay focused in time critical periods
• Good written, numerical & verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, confident & enthusiastic
• Proactive, creative & innovative within area of responsibility
• Exceptional time management skills when faced with conflicting priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills, solution focused.
• Adaptable & flexible to cope with the changing needs of the business
• Aims to exceed goals and foresee problems, overcomes barriers to resolution.
• Open & effective team communicator, gives assistance or information, considers needs of & works well with others.
• To assist the Buying team in peak periods with admin tasks