THET ,Junior Administrative Assistant

THET is an international development organisation working to improve access to the health services in developing countries. We are recruiting a Junior Administrative Assistant to work in our London Head Office and provide administrative and clerical support to the team. The Junior Administrative Assistant will undertake a wide range of duties including:

• Acting as the first point of contact for callers, visitors and staff

• Filing, data entry, creating and maintaining files and databases, drafting standard letters, emails and minute taking

• Collecting/distributing the post, handling deliveries, filing, photocopying, printing and scanning

• Arranging and servicing internal and external meetings

• Monitoring and ordering stationery and office supplies

• Supporting IT and H&S functions

• Any other related ad hoc duties

Person Specification

 confident, self-motivated assistant with excellent communication skills and friendly can-do approach  flexible and willing to undertake a various range of tasks and work efficiently under pressure (as part of a team as well as on own initiative)  understands the importance of keeping confidentiality  enthusiastic and committed to the Trust’s objectives

Skills/ Experience

• IT literate and proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint • Excellent administration and secretarial skills including touch typing • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Polite and professional telephone manner • Excellent planning and organising, ability to multitask and prioritise the workload • Adaptability and resilience • Educated to GCSE level (grade C or above) including English and Maths • Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV, a one page covering letter and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to job@thet.org or when applying via post to The Recruiting Manager, THET, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE. Closing date: 29 February 2012

The post is open to UK/EEA work permit holders only. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. THET reserves the right to finish the recruitment process early if a suitable candidate is found