Administrative Assistant

Helix Construct is a regional SME construction company based in Newbury. Founded on excellent service, exceptional people and the highest quality standards. We care about doing the right things as well as doing things right. Providing design and build construction for both the public and private sectors across the South of England including London, including both housing and education.

Our purpose is underlined by our three pillars:

• Accessible - Open with our clients and inclusive with our people
• Entrepreneurial - Intelligent, curious, creative and bold
• Sustainable - Building prudent and lasting economic, technical and social impact

The Role

Administrative Assistant reporting to the Business Support Manager providing business support across various departments:

• A professional "First point" contact for the business.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries.
• Keeping accurate records, both on paper and electronically.
• Welcoming visitors and guiding them to the relevant person
• Photocopying, filing, posting
• Supporting and facilitating meetings e.g., booking meeting rooms, providing refreshments
• Ensuring office supplies are in stock
• Ordering branded wear
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the office
• Supporting various departments as required (Customer Care, Design, H&S)
• Document control (training will be provided)
• Responding to email queries
• Adhoc tasks

Requirements

• Good MS Office 365 experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Previous experience within an admin role
• Great customer service skills - polished, articulate with a professional telephone manner
• Good eye for detail, with initiative and willingness to learn
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Own motor transport

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Health Care Plan
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Company Discount Scheme
• 20 Days Annual Leave Entitlement and all bank holidays

Contract

• Full-time
• Permanent position
• Hours of work 9.00am - 5.30pm