Home Hardware is the UK’s leading dealer-owned buying organisation in the UK for independent hardware retailers, providing retail support services to over 450 member stores, we have a vacancy for a:
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - 6 MONTH TEMPORARY CONTRACT
To assist in a busy office providing administrative support to the C.E.O.
Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook etc).
You will need to be well organised, with the ability to diarise and follow up matters to see them through to completion. You will also need to appreciate the confidentiality and professionalism that the role requires.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Co-ordinating numerous meetings and conference calls.
· Inbox management.
· Producing presentation materials, agendas, and minutes.
· Management of all travel arrangements (hotels, flights, and itineraries).
· Experience in taking minutes and dictation, with a minimum 50wpm typing speed.
· The ability to deal with problems as they arise in an unflappable manner.
· Someone who is assertive, proactive, loyal, trustworthy, hardworking and can complete tasks to a high standard.
A flexible approach to work is required, including the need to occasionally work additional hours over standard as necessary.
Standard hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. (1 hour lunch break).
Employment will be subject to a satisfactory basic level criminal records disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job Types: 6 month temporary contract
Please note this is an in person office based role and home working is not considered.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnstaple EX31 1NZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
