This is a superb opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic Administrator to join a global membership organization in their Newcastle city centre offices, helping to promote and advance civil engineering around the world. Founded by a small group of engineers in a London coffee house in 1818 and now has over 80,000 members in 147 countries.
The main responsibilities within the office would be to:
Provide an effective administrative service to the Newcastle office via e-mail and minimal telephone contact
Manage and coordinate the contracts for the ongoing provision of the services to the office e.g. Security, Cleaning, Vending
Provide support to the office including copy and audio typing, answering written, e-mail and telephone enquiries. Manage the Director's diary, booking venues, setting up meetings, conferences and arranging travel.
Support the team in implementing Health and Safety procedures and meeting statutory obligations in relation to office accommodation, facilities and equipment.
Oversee the delivery of effective telephone and reception service to a high standard of customer care.
Implement and maintain an efficient electronic and paper filing system.
Invoicing clients and ensuring follow up calls are undertaken
Prepare and circulate papers (paper and electronic) for meetings, take minutes, draft, correct and circulate final copy of minutes.
The successful candidate should have experience in a similar role, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and have the ability to manage systems and procedures rather than people.
Working hours would be 29 hours per week split over 5 days (Monday to Friday).
In return the Administrator will receive the following benefits:
A salary up to 19,000 per year pro rata
A generous holiday entitlement
A pension scheme
Private health care scheme
A great opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate to develop within a well established organisation. The position is available for an immediate start.