Job Details

(Full-time, Permanent)

Probationary Period: 6 months
Working hours (Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm)

This is a great opportunity for a bright Secretarial College leaver looking to start a career 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 training e.g. CILEx Legal Secretaries Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates
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

To apply for this position, please send your cover email and cv to stanform@jctltd.co.uk
(No agencies please.)

Please also include your notice period, if applicable.

Closing date: 26 September 2022

If you haven’t heard from us by Friday 30 September 2022, please assume that on this occasion you haven’t been selected for an interview.