Administrative & Events Officer for the Director General

10 March 2007

Part-time: 2-3 days a week - negotiable

Responsible to: Director General

Main purpose of job: To perform general administrative duties, organize events and provide support to the Director General as required

Location: 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5BW

Start date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applications: April 6th 2007

Salaries and benefits: Starting salary will be £20,000 pro rata (reviewed subject to performance); holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum.

Duties include:

  • screening telephone calls and handling enquiries
  • helping the director-general’s PA with diary concerns and making appointments
  • dealing with correspondence
  • using a computer to produce letters, reports and presentations
  • organising and attending meetings and events
  • devising and maintaining office systems
  • making travel arrangements
  • looking after visitors
  • sorting and opening post
  • obtaining information from the computer
  • maintaining records, filing systems and computer files
  • ensuring the smooth running of the office
  • dealing with accounts, budgets and expenses
  • assisting Director General or her PA as necessary

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar) essential
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel an advantage
  • Previous events experience required
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
  • Flexible working attitude
  • Team player and willingness to help other team members
  • Attention to detail
  • Good organisational skills and able to follow up outstanding items as necessary

 

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