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
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Downloading and organising tender documentation
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Assisting with the preparation and administration of tender submissions
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Monitoring tender documents and deadlines
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Helping to respond to questions and requests for information
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Communicating with suppliers and other external contacts
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Updating and maintaining information using Microsoft Word and Excel
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Carrying out general administrative duties to support the team
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Using our tender management system, with full training provided
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Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
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A confident self-starter who can work independently
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Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel at a basic level
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Able to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other contacts
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Reliable and able to manage their workload and deadlines
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Keen to learn new systems and processes
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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
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37-hour working week
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Hybrid working – 2 days per week in our office and the option to work from home for the remaining 3 days
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A modern, open-plan office
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A friendly and supportive team
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Full training on our tender management system
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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
