At Fawkes & Reece we are recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to join a leading main contractor based in Southampton on a six month contract basis.

The role of the Administrative Assistant will be to provide support to site teams on the framework. Predominantly you will carry out Administrative duties, organising site diaries, organising notices to surrounding areas and providing customer support, reporting into the Senior Project Manager.

Responsibilities for Administrative Assistant

• Declaring notices to residents within surrounding areas
• Answering customer service calls and providing solutions or escalating to relevant person if necessary
• Logging data and information on the server in the correct manner and format
• Providing support to the business and site teams

Requirements for Administrative Assistant

• Organisational skills is key
• Ability to prioritise tasks by importance
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Computer literate

What we offer for Administrative Assistant

Competitive day rate + package and the potential opportunity to go permanent if desired with progression and development.

If you want to hear more about this Administrative Assistant role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton office on 07749578588.

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Secretary

Location: Bishops Waltham
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Company:
Our client, a well-established and reputable company in the Bishops Waltham area, is seeking to recruit a secretary to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a traditional company that values a friendly, family-like atmosphere within a beautiful working environment. The role is office-based Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within a small, supportive team.
• Answer telephone calls and accurately relay messages.
• Meet and greet clients in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Perform audio typing for correspondence and reports.
• Prepare company particulars.
• Manage filing systems effectively.
• Provide general secretarial support as required.

Requirements:

• Well-presented with a professional approach.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Highly organised and efficient.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Stable career history.
• Competency in IT skills, including MS Word and Excel.

Ideal Candidate:
This role is perfect for someone with a background as a legal, medical secretary or similar who enjoys typing and is looking for a position within a friendly, traditional firm.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Job Title: Personal Assistant (Admin and Clerical)
Salary: £12.83 PAYE
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Southampton, SO14
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:00pm | Hybrid Working

We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused PA (Level 2) to provide essential support to Cabinet members and/or Heads of Service within our Business Operations Service Area. This role is critical in ensuring that the council's portfolio and service leads are able to effectively meet their responsibilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the creation, publication, and clearance of reports, ensuring strict deadlines are met.
• Handle internal and external enquiries, providing high-quality responses on behalf of the Cabinet/Head of Service.
• Manage emails and correspondence, prioritizing urgent requests and supporting decision-making processes.
• Process financial transactions, including orders, invoices, and Members' allowances.
• Provide administrative support, including minute-taking and organizing large-scale events.
• Manage diaries, resolving conflicts, and ensuring effective meeting preparation.
• Establish strong working relationships with senior management and key contacts.
• Maintain and update electronic filing systems, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• At least 1 year of experience in a PA or administrative role supporting senior leaders.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain confidentiality, and manage changing priorities effectively.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk

Programme Support Officer / Admin needed in Southampton, £12.79ph PAYE - 5253305

Hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4.15pm and 7.30am - 3.15pm on a Friday.

(No public transport onto the industrial estate. Nearest bus stop is Adanac Park so someone with a car preferred)

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Legal Secretary - Commercial Property - Southampton

Our client a forward-thinking law firm that provides an exceptional service to their clients and who really value their staff are currently looking to recruit a legal secretary to join their commercial property team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised with excellent attention to detail to join a company that offers excellent company benefits. You will be providing high quality and professional support within their friendly commercial property department.

Role: Legal Secretary - Commercial Property Where: Southampton Salary: Up to £27,000pa dependant on experience

Responsibilities will include:

• Audio typing.
• File management.
• Client care.
• Document preparation.
• Diary management.

You will need:

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise your workload and work to deadlines.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• To take pride in your work.
• IT skills including MS Office.

If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, please don't hesitate to APPLY.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Join us as a Customer Service - Personal Banker in Lymington

• You’ll be integral in guiding and supporting our valued branch customers, helping them to achieve their financial goals
• We’ll look to you to proactively find ways to continually enhance our customer banking experience
• We’ll support you to achieve a Foundation Certificate in Responsible Banking and build on your existing skill with full training

What you'll do

As the first point of contact in our branches, customers will be at the very heart of your role, so you’ll be committed to providing outstanding service in every interaction. You’ll work with high levels of accuracy as you provide each customer with a seamless and positive experience.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Having proactive conversations, understanding the needs of our customers and helping them with their banking needs
• Completing general banking requests such as payments, balance enquires and transfers
• Helping customers to understand the different ways they can bank with us and the range of services we can offer
• Identifying opportunities to help customers with simple financial products, and collaborating with other teams to provide a seamless customer experience

The skills you'll need

To be successful in this role you’ll need to be motivated and driven to develop your career and have a customer centric approach to your work. Strong communication skills are a must, as you’ll need to highlight the benefits of our products and procedures to our customers in a way that’s easy to understand.

You’ll also need:

• A passion for customer service and strong attention to detail
• The ability to thrive under pressure and have the determination to continuously improve service for our customers while meeting your personal and branch goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• The commitment to develop new skills and responsibilities

What else you need to know

We’re here for our customers when it’s most convenient for them so you’ll need to work flexibly.

Hours

• Full time
• Permanent 
• You’ll typically be working during branch opening hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and rotational Saturdays, working hours will be discussed at interview

You'll enjoy a comprehensive structured training programme, and on-going coaching and support to enhance your development and open up progression opportunities. When you're ready and have mastered your current role, we’ll help take your career to the next level.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship so applicants must have an alternative form of right to work in the UK.

How we'll reward you

Salary: £24,930 per year (pro rata for hours worked)

You’ll join on a competitive salary of £24,930 and in addition you’ll receive a contribution to help you save for retirement. You can choose from a range of protection, healthcare or lifestyle benefits through NatWest Group Benefits, our fully flexible reward programme. You'll have a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days. (pro rata for hours worked) – you may be required to work Bank Holidays. Visit our reward and benefits page for more information on the benefit packages we offer.