Administrative Assistant

Pontoon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Manchester is looking for an organised Admin Assistant to support project management and operational efficiency. The role involves coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and ensuring effective communication among teams. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in administration within financial services and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in project support or administration within the financial services.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain project plans and schedules.
• Organise meetings and capture minutes.
• Manage essential project documentation.
• Monitor task completion and report issues.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Assist in creating presentations for senior leadership.

Skills

Project support experience

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Contract Details

Position: Admin Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Working Pattern: Full Time (4 days per week in office)

Daily Rate: 168 - 200 per day Umbrella

Join Our Dynamic Team as an Admin Assistant!

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in the financial services sector?

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Admin Assistant to support project management and enhance operational efficiency.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional communication skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management Support: Maintain project plans and schedules to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Meeting Coordination: organise meetings, capture minutes, and follow up on action items with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation Management: Efficiently organise and track essential project documentation, including charters, deliverables, status reports, and change requests.
• Task Monitoring: Keep an eye on task completion and proactively escalates any potential delays or issues.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Facilitate communication across diverse teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables.
• Presentation Preparation: Assist in creating impactful presentations and progress updates for senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Prior experience in project support or administration, ideally within the financial services or professional-services environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a must!
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and time-management skills to juggle competing demands efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to Detail: A detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.