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Office Assistant

Adecco UK Limited
Solihull
7 months ago
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Are you an organised and motivated individual looking for a temporary opportunity in the aerospace industry?

Our client, a leading organisation in the field, is seeking an Office Assistant to join their team on a 12-month contract covering maternity leave.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth running of the office and providing a safe and efficient working environment for their employees.

Summary:

  • Start date: End of January 2025
  • Duration: 12 months maternity cover
  • Location: Shirley B90
  • Pay Rate: £15.59 - £18.19 per hour depending on experience
  • Hours: 37 hours per week - work from home on Fridays!



Duties Include:

  • Create a weekly newsletter by gathering relevant information and ensure its circulation every Monday.
  • Manage security clearances for new starters and ongoing re-validations.
  • Coordinate visitor bookings and room reservations for meetings.
  • Develop and implement a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) calendar, as well as plan and organise corresponding events throughout the year.
  • Monitor office supplies and coordinate replenishment when needed.
  • Liaise with contractors for equipment repairs.
  • Obtain quotes and raise relevant documentation for site maintenance.
  • Keep track of expenditure throughout the year.
  • Arrange travel bookings and transfers for the team.
  • Ensure site boards, screens, and welcome signs are up to date.
  • Attend EH&S monthly meetings, take minutes, and circulate them in a timely manner.
  • Maintain compliance with all Environment, Health & Safety policies.



Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organisational skills to handle tasks efficiently and calmly.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and effectively support all functions of the business.
  • Results-oriented with excellent attention to detail and efficiency.
  • Effective communication skills at all levels.
  • Enthusiastic, disciplined, and motivated to achieve significant results for the organisation.



If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to contribute to the success of our client's organisation, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join their dynamic team as an Office Assistant. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

If you do not hear back after 5 working days, please assume that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browserhttps://www.adecco.co.uk/candidate-privacy

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