Admin Assistant

Carshalton Central

8 months ago

Applications closed

PR AGENCY ADMIN ASSISTANT
Location: Carshalton, Greater London (SM5)
Type: Permanent, part-time
Hours: 5hrs per day, plus a 30-min lunch break, with flexible start times from 8-10am
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum DOE (pro-rata, 0.67 FTE), plus £1,250 annual bonus potential
No agencies please
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and efficient admin assistant to join our office-based team on a permanent, part-time basis, working five hours per day, Monday to Friday. This role would be ideal for someone seeking the security of working for a longstanding and successful local business, but with the flexibility to fit working hours around other commitments.
This is a new role within our busy PR agency, designed to support the growth of both our team and our client base. The successful candidate will work closely with our Business Support & Events Manager to support our team of account handlers in the smooth delivery of client services, and the management of our office systems.
We work from spacious & modern offices close to Carshalton Park & ponds. We support a wide range of premium brand clients across our specialist sectors, which includes the automotive, aviation, pharmaceutical and veterinary industries.
The role is office-based Monday to Thursday, working from home on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities

Answering incoming telephone calls
Welcoming visitors to Inver House & setting up meeting rooms
Compiling press coverage reports for clients
Collating monthly social media reports for clients
Building press release distribution lists
Issuing press releases to journalists
Monitoring office supplies, kitchen & storerooms
Accurately filing photography & videography assignments in SharePoint
Providing event management support, such as preparing printed materials & ordering merchandise
Managing display advertising bookings for clients
Collecting and summarising colleague expenses & credit card transactions
Providing general administrative backup in a timely manner
Skills & Experience
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with proven attention to detail
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new systems such as SharePoint, Sprout Social, Vuelio & WordPress
Ability to work calmly and confidently, both independently and as part of a team
Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
A genuine passion for delivering first class work
Our culture
AMPLIFY is our driving force, developed by our team:
Authentic: We build genuine connections with our clients, who view us as an extension of their teams
Memorable: Our creative end-to-end approach leaves a lasting impression
Professional: Delivering excellence is not just an aspiration – it’s our everyday
Longevity: With more than 50 years’ experience, our average client relationship is five times the industry standard
Innovative: We provide our clients with what they need, even if they don’t know it yet
Friendly: Collaborative and inclusive, we celebrate each other’s success, while still prioritising fun
Yielding results: We consistently deliver creative, accurate & impactful work
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum DOE (pro-rata, 0.67 FTE), plus £1,250 annual bonus potential
Time Off: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off
Team Environment: Join a supportive, friendly, and high-performing team within a successful and longstanding family business
Flexibility: Pick a start time between 8am and 10am, to suit you, and work from home on Fridays
Great environment: Modern workstations, with a games room featuring a pool table, darts & free soft drinks. Plus, complimentary fruit & refreshments in the kitchen, and free on-site parking
Social Events: Quarterly staff socials
Perks: Free Perkbox membership with access to more than 200 perks
Previous experience within a PR agency is not required. We value attitude, attention-to-detail, professionalism, and a desire to learn new skills more highly.
If you're ready for an exciting challenge, working within a friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you

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