Personal Assistant - Adecco : Job Details

Join Our Team as a Personal Assistant!

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Personal Assistant to support our General Service Manager at our Head Office in Maldon. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that values excellence and innovation

Role Purpose:

As a Personal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day administration of the Service departments across all 21 sites. Your contributions will ensure seamless operations, and you will also provide assistance to the Warranty department as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the General Service Manager, including drafting memos, letters, emails, and taking minutes of meetings.
• Oversee the recruitment process for Service Apprentices, collaborating with HR, Service Managers, and local colleges.
• Foster excellent communication between yourself, branch Service Managers, and Service Administrators, offering support when required.
• Prepare letters and mail merge documents as needed.
• Organise travel, accommodation, and courses for the General Service Manager and Service staff.
• Update and maintain in-house training records in collaboration with the HR department.
• Assist the Warranty team with administrative tasks as necessary.
• Ensure the General Service Manager's online calendar is up to date, coordinating interviews and meetings effectively.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role, with strong skills in minute-taking.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask efficiently, remaining calm under pressure.
• A flexible and approachable attitude, with a self-motivated nature and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters is a must.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a keen attention to detail.
• A professional and tidy appearance is essential.

Additional Information:

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)Benefits: 24 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays), Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Staff Discount in Country Stores, and Death in Service Cover (2x salary).

If you are enthusiastic about supporting a dedicated team and making a difference then we want to hear from you! Apply today to embark on a fulfilling career with us and be part of an organisation that values its employees and strives for excellence.

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Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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