Administrative Assistant

Search Consultancy LTD; Padanaram; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Forfar to support a busy office environment. This full-time role involves managing petty cash, taking minutes, raising purchase orders, and providing front-facing customer service. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills, and experience in a similar role is advantageous. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for extension and permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Managing petty cash transactions.
• Minute taking and meeting support.
• Raising purchase orders and tracking approvals.
• Updating systems and records accurately.
• Filing and document control.
• Front-facing customer service and phone handling.
• Safeguarding confidential information.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Location: Forfar
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement: Office-based during training, with hybrid working available once trained

Paid at £14 per hour, weekly on a temp contract basis via Search. Assignment minimum length is: 3 months with likely extension and permanent opportunities internally.

About the Role:

Join our clients Forfar team as an Administrative Assistant, where you'll support a busy office environment and contribute to delivering a high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing petty cash transactions
• Minute taking and meeting support
• Raising purchase orders and tracking approvals
• Updating systems and records accurately
• Filing and document control
• Front-facing customer service and phone handling
• Safeguarding confidential information

Skills & Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age