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Administrative Assistant (6-Month Maternity Cover), HARRIS HILL
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Administrative Assistant (6-Month Maternity Cover)
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Location: Hackney, East London (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months
We're recruiting on behalf of an innovative charity working to tackle financial inequality and provide vital debt advice, financial education and support services across London.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team and play a key role in keeping the organisation running smoothly during a period of growth. You'll work closely with senior leaders, providing high-quality administrative and operational support across the organisation.
No two days will be the same. From coordinating meetings and supporting recruitment processes to managing office operations and assisting with events, you'll be at the heart of the charity's day-to-day activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive administrative support to the senior management team, CEO and Board.
- Managing diaries, coordinating meetings and arranging travel where required.
- Preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes and following up on actions.
- Supporting recruitment administration, including onboarding and offboarding.
- Maintaining office supplies, records and filing systems.
- Assisting with invoices, expenses and financial administration.
- Supporting internal and external meetings, events and audits.
- Maintaining organisational policies, procedures and operational documents.
- Supporting technology and systems administration, including maintaining asset registers.
- Troubleshooting operational issues and helping to improve processes across the organisation.
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About You
We're looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support.
You will have:
- Previous experience in an administrative or operational support role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong minute-taking and proofreading skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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Experience of using CRM systems and supporting operational processes would be advantageous.
If you're a self-starter who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment and is looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within the charity sector, we'd love to hear from you.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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