Overview
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This is an office-based role, based at our Netley House office, Guildford. It can be a full-time or part-time role depending on preference, and we are open to flexible working hours. We have an opportunity to appoint a new Office Administrator Assistant for our Building Pathology acquisition, playing a vital role in helping our business succeed. SOCOTEC UK has recently acquired Hutton & Rostron, expanding our teams.
About H&R
Hutton & Rostron are a renowned team of independent building professionals and building surveyors, specialising in investigating problems in building, building materials and building occupancy. They have built an exceptional reputation as a trusted partner in the built environment.
The role requires good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
Responsibilities
* Managing and tracking survey report production, liaising with Surveyors to ensure timely report production and proofing
* Formatting reports to company standard
* Supporting the management of survey report output
* Keyboarding support - reports, proposal letters, emails, invoices (using Excel), and other general correspondence
* Review and support the implementation of new systems
* Assist in arranging internal and external meetings
* Managing inboxes and distributing emails
* Managing and updating the office calendar
* Arrange domestic travel and accommodation
* Supporting with credit control
* Keeping a record of all tasks with relevant job numbers and time taken on personal, electronic timesheet programme (using Xero)
* Supporting the Directors with written communications
Success profile
* Proven experience as an Administrator, or other relevant office support role
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong written and oral communication
* Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
* Very good IT skills including Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
* Problem-solving attitude with an eye for detail
* Ability to work as part of a close team
What’s in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days holidays, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.
Why SOCOTEC?
We have over 2,000 colleagues across divisions delivering testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK. We support personal and professional development and offer transversal and linear career paths, with possibilities of local, national, or global work in the office or remotely. We are committed to building a safer and more sustainable world.
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.
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