Administrative Assistant

ADLIB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Administrative Assistant at a leading start-up in nanomaterial technologies. This role involves managing purchasing activities, organizing logistics, and ensuring smooth office operations. You'll be the backbone of the team, coordinating business travel and liaising with suppliers while maintaining a tidy workspace. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong organizational skills, this position offers a chance to grow and contribute to a vibrant team. Join a forward-thinking company where your efforts will directly impact success and innovation.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities.
• Experience managing purchasing activities and logistics tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and logistics tasks.
• Organize business travel and oversee office management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Logistics Coordination

Job description

I am looking for an Administrative Assistant to join my client who is a leader in nanomaterial technologies based in Oxford.

What will you be doing?

As an Administrative Assistant, they are looking for someone who would be involved in the below:

1. Managing purchasing activities, including raising purchase orders for office, lab, and R&D needs.
2. Handling logistics tasks such as creating shipping labels and coordinating order shipments with the production and sales teams.
3. Organizing business travel for the team, including booking hotels and flight tickets.
4. Overseeing office management, including coordinating cleaning services and ensuring the office space is tidy and functional.
5. Communicating with various suppliers regarding equipment maintenance and service needs.
6. Providing general administrative support to assist the team with day-to-day operations.

What they are looking for?

1. Highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong multitasking abilities.
2. Experience in managing purchasing activities for office, lab, and R&D needs.
3. Proactive in handling logistics tasks, including creating shipping labels and coordinating shipments.
4. Skilled in organizing business travel, including booking hotels and flight tickets.
5. Ability to oversee office management, ensuring cleanliness and functionality of the workspace.
6. Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers regarding equipment maintenance and service needs.
7. Excellent time management skills and ability to provide general administrative support.
8. Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, such as production and sales.

What you'll get in return for your experience?

A chance to join an exciting growing start-up.

What's next?

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, but if this role looks to be a good fit, then please do apply.