Junior Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

The Peruvian Embassy in the UK is seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant who should be able to do reception work, answering e‑mails and telephone, manage office operations, scheduling, handling correspondence, help in events programmed by the Embassy, and providing support to senior staff. Support various functions such as administration, logistics, and other essential services.

Please note that the labour laws of the UK will govern the contract, including the remuneration. The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in the UK prior to recruitment.

• 2 years substantive experience in relevant positions constitutes an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent secretarial skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office:
  Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of other similar software will be appreciated.
• Competence performing research online, via social media and otherwise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in Spanish constitutes an advantage.
• Proven ability to work well in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be professional, courteous and deal directly with key players at a senior level both inside and outside the Embassy.
• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish (this may be tested).

• Good judgement and discretion.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Good organizational skills.
• Initiative and creativity.
• Reliability and integrity.
• Focus on quality and detail.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.

• Legally authorized to work and reside in United Kingdom.
• Successful completion of a three‑month probation period.

The Rated Requirements related to knowledge, abilities, qualities and competencies may be evaluated by tools such as, but not limited to written exam, oral interview, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

£28,512.00 gross starting salary per annum

15/09/2024 At midnight GMT+1