Office Assistant

The Joint Contracts Tribunal Ltd - Company - Permanent • London

£27,000 per year

Office Assistant (Full-time, Permanent) Probationary Period: 6 months Working hours (Flexible: core hours Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm) Place of work: Central London (hybrid options may be available) Annual salary: £ 27,000 (review after 6 months) This is a great opportunity for a bright College leaver or equivalent looking to start a career in administration in a small office. Full training on the inhouse system will be provided and there is an opportunity to progress. In this role you will provide general administrative and secretarial support to a small team. JCT is the UK's leading producer of standard forms of building contract for the construction industry and users. Key requirements Secretarial/Admin training (desirable) e.g. CILEx Legal Secretaries Level 2-3 Certificates / Level 2-3 Business Administration/Office Admin Good educational background (strong grammar and spelling) with 5 GCSE's grade A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent Working well in a small team (i.e. to be versatile) An excellent telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills to interact professionally with members and users Conscientious and enthusiastic Typing (min 30 wpm) - accuracy essential Strong attention to detail and organisational skills The ability to work to deadlines under pressure and be self-sufficient and able to multitask Relevant experience (desirable but not essential) General duties Assisting in the administration and smooth running of a small office and provide support to the JCT team, which includes the following but is not limited to: - Answering the telephone/dealing with general and online shop queries - Reception - Typing (knowledge of MS Office essential) - Photocopying - Filing/Archiving - Proofreading - Data inputting/checking - Dealing with incoming and outgoing post - Organising meetings - Managing stationery and office provisions - Preparing room for meetings - Maintaining diaries - Maintaining database - Assisting with event administration and marketing activity Attributes - Outgoing personality - Positive - Punctual - Responsible/Reliable - Willing to learn and proactive - Flexible - Courteous No agencies please. Please also include your notice period, if applicable. We will contact you within 4 weeks of application if you have been selected for an interview.