​​​​​​​Team Assistant – Engineering Firm

Location: London
Salary: £14 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading engineering firm based in London, is looking for a proactive and organised Team Assistant to provide essential administrative support to their busy team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail, who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

About the Role:
As a Team Assistant, you will be the backbone of the team, helping with a variety of administrative tasks to support project activities and the daily operations of the office. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within the engineering sector, working closely with professionals across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary Management: Assist team members with scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and managing diaries.
• Document Preparation: Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations to support team projects.
• Meeting Support: Organise meeting rooms, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items as required.
• Travel Arrangements: Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries for team members.
• Communication: Handle incoming calls, emails, and enquiries, directing them to the appropriate contacts within the team.
• File and Record Management: Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems, ensuring easy access to necessary information.
• Office Supplies Management: Monitor office supply levels and order materials as needed.
• Event Coordination: Assist with planning and organising team events, training sessions, and other activities.

Candidate Profile:

• Prior experience in an administrative or team support role, preferably within a professional services or engineering environment.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A positive, can-do attitude with a collaborative approach to supporting team members.
• Ability to work with discretion, handling confidential information professionally.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14 per hour.
• Opportunity to grow within a leading engineering firm in London.
• Work within a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

If you are a motivated Team Assistant ready to take on new challenges within a dynamic engineering firm, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a leading company and play a key role in supporting their talented team.

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