Administrative Assistant, The Barnsley Workshop
Overview
Join our vibrant and creative team in a beautiful rural setting and become part of a distinguished heritage of innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship. Working closely with the Workshop Manager, you will provide essential operational support, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our furniture-making business. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a respected organisation, support the development of the next generation of highly skilled craftspeople, and play an important role in maintaining the professional operation of our business.
Responsibilities
As our Administrative Assistant, you will provide a focused and efficient administrative service to the Workshop Manager and deliver a range of tasks including:
Handle correspondence, emails and phone calls with professionalism and courtesy, maintaining excellent phone etiquette.
Prepare and organize documents, reports and presentations using Microsoft Office tools.
Assist with data entry tasks to maintain accurate workshop records of time recording and jobs
Prepare material for social media and marketing communication using appropriate software tools
Maintain and improve our contact database and CRM records
Support organising open days, events and fairs
Co-ordinate our work on legacies and bequests including information and promotion
Handle donation fund raising
Prepare reports and agendas using Microsoft Office
Produce accurate meeting minutes and spreadsheets
Essential skills
Previous experience working in an office administration role
Good verbal and written skills
Good organisational skills and high attention to detail
Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Willingness to learn new skills and develop
Other previous skills advantages
Digital media applications e.g. Photo shop
Charity fund raising
Familiarity with using Mac OS
Accounting, bookkeeping, invoicing
Business marketing and promotion
Rewards and Benefits
Flexible working hours
Potential for work from home
Free car parking
Supporting a Charitable Trust
Supporting Apprenticeship training and skills development
Contact
Paul Foulkes, Commercial Manager, The Barnsley Workshop
Mobile 07802 202493 Email [email protected]
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office products
Work Location: In person
