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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom at Bond Bryan
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Bond Bryan
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Bond Bryan is a multi-disciplinary design led practice comprising Architects, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Interior Designers. With a diverse range of award-winning projects in both the public and private sector, we focus upon the creation of lasting sustainable environments that, first and foremost, will enrich the lives and experience of people and their communities.
As a business we care; about our people and our planet. We have a commitment to be a Net Zero Carbon business by 2030 and are on the journey to making it happen throughout our operations but also our architecture. We have an in-house think tank: the Circular Thinking group, open to all, comprised of passionate individuals helping the business become as sustainable as possible in every meaning of the word. This group undertakes research and encourages a change from business as usual, which we realise is no longer good enough for our planet. We are looking for individuals who share our beliefs and are keen to make a change.
We offer our services – both nationally and internationally – from our six studios in Birmingham, Sheffield, London, Kent, Bristol and Cambridge. Due to expanding workload, an opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant to join our Architectural Practice’s Administration Team in our Birmingham office.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations in the Birmingham studio
Assisting the Office Manager with general office administration for all six of Bond Bryan’s offices
Receptionist duties such as welcoming visitors, answering telephones and transferring enquiries, distributing post, and ensuring that the office is tidy and professionally presented at all times
Assisting with day-to-day office operational issues e.g.
i. Arranging plumbers, builders, cleaners etc.
ii. Monitor, order and maintain supplies of office stationery and other consumables
iii. Ensure adequate operation of office hardware such as photocopiers
iv. Organise couriers
v. Deal with company car queries
Assisting with organising functions such as company conferences, social events and catering.
Organising various meetings timetables
Maintaining the filing system for legals
Booking travel arrangements and ticket purchase, hire cars, taxis
KEY SKILLS FOR THE ROLE:
Experience in a similar role is desired
Sound understanding of Microsoft Office software
Professional telephone manner
Willingness to develop existing and learn new skills
Knowledge of using iMac computers desirable but not essential as training will be given
Knowledge of InDesign is desirable but not essential as training will be given
Someone with initiative and conscientious who wants to be part of a team
The successful applicant will be flexible in attitude and willing to assist Bond Bryan Architects achieve continued growth in a constantly changing and demanding market.
INTERESTED? HERE’S HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send an email to [email protected] with your CV, salary expectations and a covering letter explaining why you are the right candidate for the role.
We strive to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at Bond Bryan are open to all. We treat all job applications equally – regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
