Office Assistant / PA / EA- West Lexham, Norfolk – Ref RR1550

Experienced Office Assistant / PA /EA required for beautiful retreat centre in Norfolk.

We are looking for a reliable, highly organised and well-presented person who is happy to offer both general and personal assistance to this wonderful, family business.

The role would suit a very polite, friendly and professional person who would enjoy a varied role working within a small, close-knit team.

Hours

Monday – Friday , 8.30am -5pm

Responsibilities

• General office duties including filing, data recording, answering the phone, responding to emails etc
• Assisting the owner personally
• Using IT with confidence – Word, Excel and diary management
• Using project management tools such as Click Up to manage tasks for the team
• Helping with bookings, liaising with visitors and suppliers
• Assisting with marketing and social media
• Working with Heads of Departments to complete and chase their check lists
• Supporting the development of systems and procedures where necessary, to ensure efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness
• Carrying out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas
• Assisting and working closely with members of the team, maintaining project plans, and supporting the provision of management information
• Provide support and information to aid effective management of budgets, including overseeing the placement of orders for goods and/or stationery, and maintain log of expenditure
• Some basic book-keeping and supporting the accountants with the information for the monthly management accounts

The Person 

• Significant administrative/ secretarial / Personal or Executive Assistant
• Experience to include developing, implementing and maintaining office systems
• Good organisational and time management skills, often working to deadlines
• Experience of organising meetings, agendas and taking minutes/action notes
• Refined ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Precise attention to detail and accuracy
• Experienced at working calmly under pressure, handling multiple tasks and prioritising own workload
• Ability to work without supervision
• Reliable, punctual and organised
• A people person who is polite and friendly
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Educated to degree level/NVQ level 6 in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification and/or equivalent experience
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude, A “can do” attitude and team player with ability to think quickly, proactively AND strategically
• Practical and hands on
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Ambitious to learn and progress in an office career
• Car driver
• Non-smoker

Advantages 

• Access to beautiful grounds, swimming lake, walks
• Free yoga classes when they are scheduled for staff
• Free on-site parking
• Access to library
• Lovely office (shared)
• Birthday as double pay or day off

A good salary will be offered according to experience.

For more information please contact Rebecca info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk / 07771 655879