Admin Assistant

Location: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start date: ASAP, subject to satisfactory DBS check

About the Role

St David Recruitment are looking to recruit a proactive and organised Administration Assistant on behalf of our client within the education sector.

Our client has a number of high-value tenders underway and are looking for someone who can provide reliable administrative support across the tender process. This is a varied role that would suit someone who is organised, confident using a computer and able to work independently.

You don't need previous experience of working with tender systems, as full training will be provided. But you will be someone with a positive attitude, good attention to detail and the ability to pick things up quickly.

Key Responsibilities

* Downloading and organising tender documentation

* Assisting with the preparation and administration of tender submissions

* Monitoring tender documents and deadlines

* Helping to respond to questions and requests for information

* Communicating with suppliers and other external contacts

* Updating and maintaining information using Microsoft Word and Excel

* Carrying out general administrative duties to support the team

* Using our tender management system, with full training provided

* Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

* Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail

* A confident self-starter who can work independently

* Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel at a basic level

* Able to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other contacts

* Reliable and able to manage their workload and deadlines

* Keen to learn new systems and processes

* Positive, practical and willing to get involved

Previous administration experience essential. Full training will be provided on our tender system and processes.

What We Offer

* 37-hour working week

* Hybrid working – 2 days per week in our office and the option to work from home for the remaining 3 days

* A modern, open-plan office

* A friendly and supportive team

* Full training on our tender management system

* A varied role with the opportunity to develop your skills

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

St David Recruitment Services is working as an employment business on behalf of a client