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Administrator - Brighton

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

To provide an efficient and effective support service in respect of all administration and relevant office or in-unit duties. Provide excellent service at all times to the relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective running of your office, function, unit or department

  • To be polite, professional and friendly at all times with customers, clients and colleagues 

  • To ensure the highest level of customer care is adhered to at all times 

  • To demonstrate a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations 

  • To take personal responsibility for correcting customer or client service problems  

  • Ask questions to understand customer needs and actively seeks feedback on standards of performance 

  • To make sure you are aware of, and meet the legal and Company requirements for fire, safety, health and hygiene 

  • To report health and safety issues to your line manager, including all accidents and near misses 

  • To promote good safety habits and methods of work 

  • By utilising resources available, work as effectively and efficiently as possible to ensure the administrative service is provided to the agreed standards  

  • Carry out photocopying, tidying and general filing as required  

  • Answer the telephone and deal with telephone calls in a polite and professional manner  

  • To maintain a comprehensive filing system 

  • To produce reports and presentations on request 

  • To attend meetings and be a note taker 

  • To order stationery within the given budget from nominated suppliers only  

  • To undertake ad hoc projects or work in other areas as required  

  • Additional responsibilities may include being a key holder 

Who you are:

  • Strong communicator 

  • Self-starter 

  • Team player 

  • Trustworthy and honest 

  • Diligent and has an eye for detail 

  • Previous experience in administrative roles  

  • Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

  • Integrity and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 

  • High standard of literacy skills 

  • Proven track record in planning, organisation and time management 

  • Excellent telephone manner 

  • The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 

  • Ability to work as a team 

  • Can Do attitude 

What we'll give:

  • £25000 per annum depending on experience
  • Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
  • Free Meals
  • Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
  • Pension contribution

Do you have an eye for detail? 

If so please read on. 

Brighton College is an inspiring place to work. As the leading co-educational school in the UK it is renowned for its inspirational teaching and innovative education, whilst placing kindness and community at the heart of our approach to education. Named "UK School of the Decade " by The Sunday Times in 2020. We are a leading and celebrated private boarding and day school in Brighton. Our team runs a busy 7 day a week breakfast, lunch and supper operation plus a very busy events and hospitality service for internal and external customers. 

Who we are:

As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.

We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to schools, colleges and universities in the UK. Chartwells works with over 2,000 education units including primary schools, secondary schools, independent schools, colleges and universities. Central to Chartwells is its Eat, Learn, Live ethos, which helps to educate young people about how to have a happy, safe and healthy lifestyle while contributing to a sustainable world.

We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received.  You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

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