Job Description:

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

• Downloading and organising tender documentation
• Assisting with the preparation and administration of tender submissions
• Monitoring tender documents and deadlines
• Helping to respond to questions and requests for information
• Communicating with suppliers and other external contacts
• Updating and maintaining information using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Carrying out general administrative duties to support the team
• Using our tender management system, with full training provided
• Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative tasks as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
• A confident self-starter who can work independently
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel at a basic level
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, suppliers and other contacts
• Reliable and able to manage their workload and deadlines
• Keen to learn new systems and processes
• 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

• 37-hour working week
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in our office and the option to work from home for the remaining 3 days
• A modern, open-plan office
• A friendly and supportive team
• Full training on our tender management system
• 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.