Team Assistant

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in London seeks a Team Assistant to help keep the public sector team organised and on track, handling diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.

You will support basic finance, maintain trackers, and handle routine queries while escalating complex issues to ensure smooth processes and accurate documentation across the team.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Experience in providing administrative support in a professional setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in standard office software and tools.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support diary management and meeting coordination, including booking meetings, arranging rooms and circulating papers.
• Help organise team meetings and events, including agendas, notes and follow-up actions.
• Support basic finance processes such as expenses, purchase orders and record keeping.
• Arrange travel and logistics for colleagues and external attendees where needed.
• Keep team plans, trackers and contact lists up to date.
• Respond to routine queries and escalate urgent or complex issues.
• Support practical team processes such as IT requests, new starter arrangements and document management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Administrative support

Communication

Office software

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

Job description

This Team Assistant role in London is all about keeping things organised and running smoothly in the public sector. You'll handle key tasks to support the team and ensure everything stays on track.

This role is with a public sector organisation based in London.

Description

• Support diary management and meeting coordination, including booking meetings, arranging rooms and circulating papers.
• Help organise team meetings and events, including agendas, notes and follow-up actions.
• Support basic finance processes such as expenses, purchase orders and record keeping.
• Arrange travel and logistics for colleagues and external attendees where needed.
• Keep team plans, trackers and contact lists up to date.
• Respond to routine queries and **escalate** urgent or complex issues.
• Support practical team processes such as IT requests, new starter arrangements and document management.

Profile

A successful Team Assistant should have:

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Experience in providing administrative support in a professional setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in standard office software and tools.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Job Offer

• An hourly pay rate of £22.93 inc holiday pay.
• A temporary position within the public sector in London.
• An opportunity to contribute to a meaningful and impactful organisation.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.