Admin/Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A great opportunity has arisen to provide administration support to the PA/Operations & Facilities Manager in this busy, exciting company. The company operates 13 EE stores across the UK along with other growing retail chains. The role is office-based in Baker Street, London with a possibility of working from home 1 day per week. We are looking for a conscientious person with a strong work ethic and a fun, bubbly character!
About the role:
- Facilities - ensuring smooth-running of the office - maintaining office and kitchen/bathroom supplies, general maintenance (basic DIY knowledge and skills an advantage!)
- Hotel and travel bookings for Area Managers
- Assisting with PA duties
- Assisting accountants with bank statement queries and monthly/year end accounts
- Supplier and purchase ledger management
- Liaising with external parties, e.g. local councils for business rates, HMRC, utility companies
- Reporting to Office for National Statistics and Valuations Office Agency
- Management of HR documents, receiving and distributing staff enquiries
- Reception - dealing with visitors, deliveries, incoming calls
- Sorting and distributing of post
- Assisting with new stores set up to include insurance, back-of-house purchases, music licenses and facility contracts including water, energy, hygiene etc.
Skills required;
- Proficient use of Office 365 and Dropbox
- Experience in a supporting role - minimum 6 years
- An understanding of accounting/cross-checking processes
- Experience with operational/facilities processes
- Adaptable, diligent, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to "go the extra mile" to ensure the job gets done.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Office/administration: 6 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in LONDON
Reference ID: Admin/Office Assistant
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Admin/Office Assistant roles across Kouriten Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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