We are a dynamic & rapidly growing young business providing Health & Safety Training to clients all over the UK. We specialise in Asbestos Health & Safety but are currently undergoing expansion to cover a wider range of courses. We are based in Bedminster, Bristol.

We require a committed, ambitious person who can grow with us and take the business to its next level. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to be involved in developing the business from something good, to something exceptional.

The role is a full-time position as a skilled Office Administrator/PA working alongside our busy MD. We are looking for someone who can handle these day-to-day administration responsibilities competently, whilst also thinking creatively and contributing to the development & progression of the business.

Responsibilities include:

· Responding to both telephone & email enquiries, providing course information & quotes

· Coordinating the training calendar and MD’s diary

· Managing bookings & invoicing

· Maintaining accounts & client records

· Overseeing courses held at our own premises

· Issuing of training certificates

· Designing & implementing marketing initiatives (no telesales)

· Developing & expanding business resources & materials (e.g. course brochures)

· Keeping the website up-to-date

· Producing & taking on new business development ideas, researching, evaluating & implementing them successfully

We are looking for a committed, trust-worthy candidate who has:

· Ambition for a long-term opportunity with the potential to really make a difference to our business & ultimately progress their career towards management

· A good degree-level education & previous admin experience (excellent PC/Web Literacy and demonstrable client interaction skills are essential)

· Good written & spoken English with a confident, warm telephone manner

· Good numeracy skills (experience of book-keeping using programmes such as Sage is desirable)

· A methodical way of thinking, outstanding organisational skills and the ability to work well using their own initiative

· Exceptional accuracy & attention to detail

· The ability to cope with an intensive training period, taking in a wealth of information as quickly as possible

Employment will initially be by short-term contract, with an ongoing permanent contract dependant on a performance review. We are offering a starting salary of £17-20K with performance related raises and an additional potential for bonuses to reward outstanding results.

If this challenge excites you, please apply by CV & Covering Letter detailing your motivation for applying & letting us know a little more about you (max. 1 side A4).

Candidates accepted for interview will also undergo a practical demonstration of their IT skills (e.g. formatting a document to mirror another, creating a quote, etc)

Candidates must be able to bring original qualification certificates with them to interview.

Deadline for Applications: 1pm Friday 20th November


Position available: Immediately

Individuals only. No Agencies Please. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

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