Senior Administrative Assistant

Connect2Hampshire ,
Winchester, Hampshire
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £9.00 per hour

Overview

Are you available immediately and looking for the next challenge in your career? Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a Senior Administration Assistant based in Winchester to start as soon as possible on a 3 month temporary contract The purpose of the role is to develop and implement a comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support service to meet business requirements As a Senior Administration Assistant , your duties will include:- Compilation of routine letters, e-mails & word processing of other correspondence including letters, mailshots & reports as required by teams/management Reception duties including opening of post, answering telephone, message taking & dealing with routine enquiries/signposting General admin duties ie; filing, photocopying, faxing etc Minute-taking at meetings - to include sending of invites, meeting/greeting visitors, typing up & distribution of minutes with strict deadlines Scheduling of meetings, booking venues and refreshments as required Essential Qualifications GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths RSA / Typing / Word Processing II or equivalent Desirable Qualifications NVQ 1 in Administration or equivalent Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of providing a frontline service to customers Effective communication skills both written and verbal Ability to prioritise workload, multi-tasking with minimal supervision & adapting to changing priorities Experience of working with confidential/sensitive information Ability to compile routine letters, e-mails and other correspondence Input & interrogation of computerised information using databases Aptitude to learn bespoke IT systems An excellent team player with a flexible approach Good organisational and time management skills Ability to build/maintain good working relationships with managers & staff Awareness of equalities issues and anti-discriminatory practice A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook General administrative experience Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Taking minutes of meetings (Shorthand/long-hand or laptop) Experience of working in Public Sector environment or similar Additional Information:- The role of Senior Administration Assistant is a 3 month temporary position to start as soon as possible The hourly rate on the role is £9.55 Connect2Hampshire, part of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.