Office Assistant

My client, based near Bedford, is looking for a proactive Office Assistant to join their friendly team. This is a great opportunity to support both the commercial and residential departments in a role that is anything but repetitive.

If you’re the kind of person who loves a "bit of everything" and enjoys helping out wherever needed, you’ll fit right in. Your day could range from managing diaries and social media accounts to greeting clients, answering phones, and keeping the office stocked and running smoothly.

We are looking for someone with at least a year of experience in a similar office environment who feels confident managing their own time and staying on top of a busy workload. The ideal candidate will be a natural multitasker with a "can-do" attitude, someone who is just as comfortable handling digital tasks like social media as they are chatting with clients in person.

Please note:

Because of the office's lovely rural location, you’ll need to be a driver with your own car and a valid license.

This is a fantastic chance to join a team that values people who are happy to dive in and make the role their own.

Key Responsibilities:

* Greet clients, answer and transfer phone calls, and handle customer inquiries.

* Manage diaries and calendars for Senior Management and assist them with general clerical tasks.

* Help Surveyors and Estimators with tender inquiries and create O&M Manuals and presentation folders for clients.

* Monitor Health & Safety, organise fire drills, and conduct weekly fire alarm checks.

* Keep track of and order stationery, groceries, and toiletries.

* Manage daily mail, archive files, and ensure all work vehicles are taxed and documented.

* Update company social media and book/organize company events.

* Maintain organised employee files and company archives.

The successful candidate will have:

* At least 1 years’ experience within a similar role

* Excellent time keeping and organisational skills

* Confident and polite telephone manner

* Good IT Skills including all Microsoft applications and social media platforms

* Great attention to detail

* Driving licence and access to own transport

Benefits:

* Free on-site parking

* Company Events

* Early finish on Fridays

* Company Pension

* 28 days holiday inc. Bank Holidays

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy. Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions become available