1. Main duties and responsibilities
1.1 Provide administrative support or the group executive office including word processing, photocopying, diary management etc.
1.2 Provide additional support to other staff in the group executive office including taking informal and formal notes at meetings, organising appropriate office equipment including those required for teleconferencing.
1.3 Deal with visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
1.4 Provide refreshments for visitors and meetings.
1.5 Deal effectively and professionally with all enquiries, using initiative and discretion as appropriate.
1.6 Liaise with the executive support managers to develop and maintain effective internal office systems to facilitate the smooth running of the group office facilities.
1.7 Manage the booking and use of hotdesking space, offices and meeting rooms.
1.8 Deal with and prioritise incoming internal and external telephone calls in a professional and polite manner. Record and action messages in a timely fashion.
1.9 The post-holder may be required to arrange large meetings, which will require negotiation, tact, and diplomacy. This may include booking rooms, arranging travel, caterers and audio visual equipment as required.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.