Job Details
Job Title: Administration Assistant
Post details: Full Time
Salary: £20,000 - 22,000 per annum dependent on experience
Location: Leicester, UK
Start date: Immediate (flexible depending on candidate)
Key Accountabilities
Administrative support HR Assistance
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Act as the first point of contact for external inquiries and manage day-to-day communications (emails, phone calls, etc.), escalating where necessary.
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Maintain existing databases to store files and data, ensuring record-keeping is up-to-date and efficient.
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Provide administrative support in the arrangement of meetings, managing calendars, taking minutes and sorting travel arrangements for the team,.
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Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures
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Assist in organising company events, conferences and workshops.
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Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data
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Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
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Manage office supplies and equipment
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Handle travel arrangements and bookings
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Assist in the recruitment process.
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Help onboard new hires, prepare onboarding materials, and coordinate orientation sessions.
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Maintain employee records.
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Support the development and execution of HR initiatives, including employee engagement activities and internal communications.
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Track employee attendance, vacation requests, and assist in payroll preparation e.g. keep track of salary sacrifice schemes
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Sought
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Strong organisational and multitasking skills
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Some relevant work experience or equivalent vocational training with regard to work processes
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Good written and oral language skills
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Familiarity with business administration and companywide policies and guidelines.
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Knowledge of a range of standard computer software, e.g. Microsoft Office applications, and HR management systems.
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Efficient output and attention to detail
Soft Skills Sought
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Driven and self-motivated
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Pragmatic and creative thinker
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Comfortable in fast-paced start-up environment
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Comfortable helping with any administrative task
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Strong personal integrity and work ethic
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Good professional fit within the team and personable
Why Join Us?
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Be a part of an innovative and fast-growing startup environment.
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Opportunity to contribute across multiple departments and learn new skills.
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Work with a collaborative and passionate team committed to seamlessly providing the most detailed, actionable environmental information, enabling meaningful decision-making processes for the betterment of human health.
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Additional perks:
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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Performance-based bonuses.
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Comprehensive employee added extra benefits package including health and wellbeing.
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Fruit and snacks are provided by the company.
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Pension scheme with company contributions.
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Generous annual leave entitlement increasing on length of service.
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Professional development opportunities and career advancement.
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Application
Application is by CV and covering letter, applications with no CV will be disregarded.
Please email a CV and covering letter to: vacancies@earthsense.co.uk stating the job reference.
Applicants MUST already be eligible to work in the UK.
Interview Process
Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview process at our offices at Space Park Leicester.
The interview will include a hands-on challenge and the requirement to demonstrate previous experience at an appropriate level.
EarthSense is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all.