Admin Officer based in Beckenham

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Admin Officer to provide essential administrative support in Beckenham, Greater London. This full-time role includes tasks such as managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining office systems. Candidates must have the appropriate qualifications, including GCSEs and proven administrative experience. This position offers a competitive daily rate of £90 - £115, reflecting the responsibilities involved.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an Admin Officer or similar role.
• At least 2 years of administrative experience.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Organise and schedule appointments.
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Admin Officer

Location:

Beckenham, Greater London, England

Job Type:

Contract, Full-Time

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£90 - £115 Per day, PAYE

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an Admin Officer to join our team in Beckenham. As an Admin Officer, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Your duties will include handling phone calls, managing correspondence, maintaining filing systems, and updating records. You will also assist in scheduling appointments, preparing reports, and organising meetings.

Job Duties:

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organise and schedule appointments
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Update and maintain office policies and procedures
• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
• Maintain contact lists
• Book travel arrangements
• Submit and reconcile expense reports

Required Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Admin Officer or similar role
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education:

Minimum of GCSEs or equivalent

Experience:

At least 2 years of administrative experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Proficient in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional certification in Office Management is a plus
• Experience working in the education sector

Working Conditions:

This role is based in an office environment in Beckenham. The Admin Officer will work Full-Time hours on a contract basis with a salary of £90 - £115 Per day, paid through PAYE.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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