Senior Office Administrator (Part Time), Somerset

Job Description

PERMANENT, PART TIME ROLE- 22.5 HOURS A WEEK

UP TO £26K PRO RATA

Our client is a successful Food Manufacturer currently looking to recruit a Senior Office Administrator (Part Time)…

ROLE

Due to ongoing business development, they are looking for an experienced Senior Office Administrator to provide exceptional all-round administrative, customer service, project management and office-related support.

This is a busy and dynamic role which will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to put their existing administrative and organisational expertise to good use – whilst working across multiple areas of the business and undertaking a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities.

Ultimately reporting into the Office Manager, the successful candidate will need to wear many hats and demonstrate adaptability to provide support wherever it is required across the Company. This includes, but is by no means limited to, supporting our Sales Team with incoming and outgoing phone calls, taking meeting minutes, planning and facilitating employee and client meetings, right through to supporting the management team in the development and implementation of Company projects.

CANDIDATE

• Extensive experience of working in a similar role successfully undertaking a wide variety of higher-level administrative tasks
• An excellent head for numbers and the ability to interpret and report data as requested
• Excel – Intermediate/Advanced level
• Fast and accurate touch-typing skills – 55 words per minute
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including an excellent telephone manner
• IT skills with a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other applications such as Adobe
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within all levels of the business and to external parties
• Proven track record of planning, organisation and time management and the ability to execute tasks and projects in a logical and efficient manner
• Confidence working with senior management, clients and customers and all other members of staff
• Capable of delivering results and meeting both internal and external stakeholder expectations
• Self-motivated and tenacious with a positive outlook
• Well organised with great attention to detail
• An understanding and full commitment to the highest levels of confidentiality
• Knowledge of Sage / ERP Systems would be advantageous
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and can-do approach with the ability to handle change effectively
• Project management experience and skills

WHY WORK FOR THIS COMPANY?

• Purpose led company that has fairtrade principals in its DNA.
• Independently owned – which means they can invest for the long term, treat suppliers with respect and don’t have to drive profits for shareholders.
• Genuine commitment to equal opportunities and ensuring a fair-work-life balance. They want you to do a great job and get home on time.
• Early finish on a Friday.

PACKAGE

• Annual profit-share
• 22 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 25 days at the beginning of the holiday year following completion of one year’s continuous service) – pro-rated for part time hours
• Career development opportunities with support for ongoing learning and development.
• A contributory pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Entry-level healthcare scheme, staff buying cooperative, cycle to work scheme and local gym discount.

This role is permanent, working a minimum of 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There can be some flexibility in the days and times of work for the right candidate. The postholder will be office based and due to the nature of the role there is no opportunity for hybrid working. They are in a rural location, so own transport is a must.

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.