Administrative Assistant

4638240
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Edinburgh
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Administrators
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Up to £29,000

Administrative Assistant, Administrator within Education - Up to £29,000 a Year

Your new company


You'll be working as part of the integral office function for an education body within Edinburgh City Centre.

Your new role


In this busy and varied role, you'll be responsible for a variety of hands-on tasks:

  • Working closely with the front office team acting as a main point of contact for incoming calls, emails and queries, transferring calls and taking messages when required.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to handle queries.
  • Gather, prepare and send communication and documents to stakeholders on a regular basis.
  • Order and maintain stationary inventory levels for the office.
  • Management of the organisation's mailing system.
  • Resource booking through their internal system.
  • Support with booking and arranging travel.
  • Helping with registrations.
  • General administration (scanning, photocopying, laminating, filing, typing, franking etc.).

What you'll need to succeed


  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Previous experience working in administration within the education sector (desirable but not essential).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • IT literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Minute taking experience.
  • A team player who can work collaboratively as part of a team as well as use their own initiative.
  • Well-organised with good time management skills and a proven ability to multitask.

What you'll get in return


In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll be rewarded with the following benefits:

  • Competitive annual salary of up to £29,000.
  • 38 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
  • Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • And much more!

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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