Admin Assistant to the Executive Officers Team
Exeter College
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Job Description
Admin Assistant to the Executive Officers Team
Super-organised? Background in administration? This could be your next adventure…
We’re looking for a proactive, enthusiastic Admin Assistant. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment to support our team of Executive Officers.
What you’ll be doing…
- Welcoming visitors and acting as a friendly first point of contact
- Coordinating guest visits, including meeting rooms, refreshments and parking arrangements
- Managing office stationery and refreshment ordering
- Supporting the Executive Officers with the organisation of conferences and away days, including booking venues and preparing resources
You’ll need to be great at…
- Juggling multiple tasks and priorities with confidence
- Communicating clearly and professionally with a wide range of people
- Working effectively under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Paying close attention to detail
- Bringing a positive, proactive, and self-motivated approach to your work
Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more.
And see what our staff have to say here.
Benefits
We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.
Key skills/competency
- Administrative Support
- Office Management
- Executive Assistance
- Visitor Coordination
- Event Organisation
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Proactive Approach
- Multitasking
How to Get Hired at Exeter College
- Research Exeter College's culture: Study their mission, values (Ambition, Collaboration, Energy), recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your application to highlight administrative experience, organizational skills, and a proactive attitude, aligning with Exeter College's needs.
- Emphasize safeguarding commitment: Demonstrate your understanding and commitment to safeguarding and welfare, which is critical for all roles at Exeter College, reflecting statutory guidance.
- Prepare for interview questions: Practice answering questions that assess your multitasking abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure, referencing past experiences.
- Showcase proactive problem-solving: Be ready to share examples of how you've taken initiative and solved problems effectively in previous administrative support roles.
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