Back to Jobs
Recently postedFull timeAdministrative

Administrative Assistant

American Bureau of ShippingWarrington🇬🇧United Kingdom

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationWarrington, United Kingdom
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordBusiness Development

Job description

The Administrative Assistant will support the efficient day-to-day operation of the Warrington office, providing administrative assistance to managers and colleagues. The role includes supporting the sales processes, maintaining accurate records, preparing documents and assisting with office communications and event arrangements.

You will work with confidential and time-sensitive information, following company procedures and maintaining accuracy, discretion and professionalism.

What You Will Do:

  • Support sales activities, track outstanding proposals and maintain accurate records using company systems.
  • Follow established procedures and liaise with colleagues to obtain the information needed to process proposals accurately and on time.
  • Prepare, format and update documents, spreadsheets and correspondence.
  • Maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring records are accurate, organised and accessible to authorised colleagues.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and distribute information to the appropriate members of the team.
  • Assist as required with arrangements for meetings, events and seminars.
  • Organise assigned tasks, communicate progress and highlight issues that may affect deadlines.
  • Handle confidential information appropriately and follow applicable company health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

  • Good written English and numeracy skills.
  • Previous experience in administration, office support or a similar role would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks with competing deadlines.
  • Attention to detail when preparing documents, maintaining records and handling information.
  • Good numeracy and confidence working with spreadsheets.
  • Clear and professional communication skills, in person, by telephone and in writing.
  • The ability to work collaboratively and respond constructively to guidance.
  • Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
  • Willingness to learn company systems, administrative processes and relevant health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
  • Must hold a legal right to work status in the UK.

Reporting Relationships:

You will report to the Business Development Manager.

Working Location

Hybrid working; Monday - Thursday in the Warrington office, Friday WFH.

Similar jobs