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Office Assistant

Posted: 14/07/26
Recruiter:The Joint Contracts Tribunal Ltd
Reference:3139501361
Type:Permanent
Salary:£27,000 Annual
Location:London
Description: Office Assistant(Full-time, Permanent)

Probationary Period: 6 months

Working hours (Flexible: core hours Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm)

Place of work: Central London (hybrid options may be available)

Annual salary: £ 27,000 (review after 6 months)

This is a great opportunity for a bright College leaver or equivalent looking to start a career in administration in a small office. Full training on the inhouse system will be provided and there is an opportunity to progress. In this role you will provide general administrative and secretarial support to a small team.

JCT is the UK's leading producer of standard forms of building contract for the construction industry and users.

Key requirements

Secretarial/Admin training (desirable) e.g. CILEx Legal Secretaries Level 2-3 Certificates / Level 2-3 Business Administration/Office Admin

Good educational background (strong grammar and spelling) with 5 GCSE's grade A-C including English and Maths, or equivalent

Working well in a small team (i.e. to be versatile)

An excellent telephone manner and interpersonal communication skills to interact professionally with members and users

Conscientious and enthusiastic

Typing (min 30 wpm) - accuracy essential

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

The ability to work to deadlines under pressure and be self-sufficient and able to multitask

Relevant experience (desirable but not essential)

General duties

Assisting in the administration and smooth running of a small office and provide support to the JCT team, which includes the following but is not limited to:

  • Answering the telephone/dealing with general and online shop queries
  • Reception
  • Typing (knowledge of MS Office essential)
  • Photocopying
  • Filing/Archiving
  • Proofreading
  • Data inputting/checking
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
  • Organising meetings
  • Managing stationery and office provisions
  • Preparing room for meetings
  • Maintaining diaries
  • Maintaining database
  • Assisting with event administration and marketing activity

Attributes

  • Outgoing personality
  • Positive
  • Punctual
  • Responsible/Reliable
  • Willing to learn and proactive
  • Flexible
  • Courteous

No agencies please.

Please also include your notice period, if applicable.

We will contact you within 4 weeks of application if you have been selected for an interview.

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