Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
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Senior Administrator – Kentish Town –5 days office based (37.5 hours)
Recently recognised as one of the Best Big Company in the UK to work in 2023 by Best Companies there really is no better time to join Murphy. Take a look at the role outlined and if you think you fit the bill, we want to hear from you!
Senior Administrator/Assistant to the PA. You will support the Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant in the Executive Office through the provision of high quality customer service and administration support. The executive office supports the CEO, CFO, UK Managing Director Group Commercial Director, Group People Director, this is a fast paced role and will suit a candidate that enjoys the variety of supporting “C level” executives. Can be flexible on working hours to accommodate the right applicant.
What you will be doing
General office duties
Lots of travel arrangements/ hotels /car hires/trains/ taxi’s and flights.
Keeping all databases / folders / files up to date
Internet research where applicable heavily involved with (hotel bookings, venues) for conferences/ meetings
Arranging all name tags and labels/ invitations when required for meeting/ conferences
Assist with making bookings where necessary and reconfirming appointments
Making sure all appointments are in the Outlook diary
Company credit cards and statements
Reconfirming appointments
Stationary ordering, ensuring office is neat and well kept
Couriering packages and documents abroad
Collecting and opening post
Collecting & greeting visitors
Arranging lunch for meetings, where required
Assisting with expense claims
Any other ad hoc duties as and when required
Who we are looking for
Confident in the use of Microsoft word, PowerPoint proficient at intermediate level
Excellent customer service skills, positive approach to your work with a can do attitude
Demonstrable experience of working in a secretarial support role or equivalent
Enjoy working in a fast paced environments with the ability to keep calm
Professional yet personable and able to communicate well at all levels