Rural Adminstrative Assistant

Lister Haigh; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Rural Administrative Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team in agricultural consultancy. This role involves providing high-quality administrative support to Chartered Surveyors, assisting with property valuations, and managing client communications. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail will shine. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this is a fantastic chance to grow your career in a rewarding field. If you're passionate about administration and eager to contribute to a multi-disciplined team, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

28 days holiday

Birthday leave

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential, ideally in property/surveying.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with property valuations and drafting reports.
• Producing tenancy agreements and processing client inquiries.

Skills

Administration Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Typing Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Agricultural Knowledge

Tools

Promap

Job description

Friendly and supportive team environment, with great Company benefits including 28 days holiday, birthday paid leave, commission voucher scheme, competitive pay, cycle-2-work scheme, pension, EAP, sick pay, learning and development opportunities, free eye tests and employee discounts!

Lister Haigh has developed an enviable reputation in agricultural and rural consultancy operating in North Yorkshire, primarily in Nidderdale, the A1 corridor and the Vale of York. Now operating as a division of Dacre, Son and Hartley, the Company offers considerable opportunities for a varied career across multiple rural disciplines.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rural Administrative Assistant to join our team with responsibility for providing high quality administrative support to our multi-disciplined team. You will work closely with our Chartered Surveyors (and Graduates) supporting them with a variety of administrative tasks.

This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week over four or five days (Monday to Friday).

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting closely with property valuations, including research and drafting reports
2. Accurate typing and interpretation of written notes and audio recordings relating to reports, letters, advertisements and valuations as required
3. Support in the delivery of other client services
4. Produce tenancy agreements / licences, terms of business and invoices
5. Develop a working knowledge of Promap (mapping software)
6. Processing and responding to telephone and email enquiries within a timely manner, signposting to the relevant people where required
7. Drafting of dictated invoices for work carried out as required using ‘Core Time’
8. Anti-money Laundering compliance
9. GDPR compliance
10. Build excellent relationships with clients in order to act as a point of contact by resolving enquiries efficiently.
11. Assist with general office duties such as photocopying, scanning, printing and filing.
12. To provide ad hoc support to the other members of the team as required

Key Skills:

1. Previous administration experience is essential, ideally in property/surveying
2. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
3. Highly organised, flexible and able to clearly prioritise duties and meet deadlines
4. Ability to work under pressure
5. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint with the ability to pick up new software quickly
6. Strong typing skills, including audio dictation (not essential) to produce accurate documentation to deadlines.
7. Communicating effectively with clients.
8. Agricultural and rural knowledge is advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits:

1. 28 days holiday
2. Birthday leave
3. Pension
4. Life assurance
5. Cycle to Work Scheme
6. Company Sick Pay
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Staff discounts
9. Learning and Development opportunities

If you are interested in this position or would like to find out more, please apply today!