Admin Assistant

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Bedford, Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Job title - Admin Assistant Location - Bedford Salary - 16,000 to 17,500 Contract - Permanent, full time Our client is a sustainable occasion wear brand specialising in Graduation, Legal and Church/Choir Wear. Supplying five major UK university contracts alongside roughly 20 college contracts, they are a growing business who are looking to expand further over the coming months both in the e-commerce and the university contract markets. Selling globally, our clients product range is sold through Amazon, Amazon FBA, eBay and Etsy alongside their own Shopify store. To help the company grow in the future, plans are in place to expand into further international marketplaces and also expand the product range to increase sales globally. Due to these growth plans, our client is now looking to recruit an Admin Assistant to join their growing team who will also act as a PA to the Managing Director. Responsibilities will include; Answer and direct incoming phone calls Plan meetings, take minutes and organise/schedule appointments Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms Assist in the preparation of scheduled reports Develop and maintain a filing system Update and maintain office policies and procedures Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers Plus other general office administration To be considered for this role, its essential you have proven administration experience. You must have good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint in particular) as well as other office management systems and general office equipment. You will be an excellent communicator, proficient in dealing with incoming phone, email and instant messaging enquiries. Time management skills will be a strength of yours, along with the knowledge of online calendars and scheduling. This is a critical role for the business so its a must that you will have strong problem solving and organisational skills. If youre interested in this Admin Assistant role, apply now.