Interior Design & Construction Office Assistant - (20 hours a week)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are delighted to be able to offer a new opportunity in our team for a Interior Design & Construction Office Assistant in Crawley/Horsham. We are a interior design and build firm, creating beautifully designed spaces for our clients.
Role: Interior Design & Construction Office Assistant
Location: West Sussex (Crawley / Horsham)
Contract type: Part Time / Flexi Working between the hours of 8am - 5pm / Min of 10 hours a week and Max 20 hours a week.
Drive: Must drive
Start date: ASAP
Pay rate: £12 per hour.
Contact: Elizabeth Windsor
The role:
We are looking for a part-time office assistant to join our office based in Crawley/Horsham. You’ll be working alongside a small team including the two company directors, but will also need to work on your own as required.
You will be a part of day to day running of the office, dealing with customer enquiries and bookings, quotes, project planning plus assisting on a range of other duties. It is essential that you have excellent administration and communication skills, as you will also be building relationships with our clients and suppliers.
As a small business, working to multiple deadlines will be imperative to ensure our clients have the best experience and you will be expected to take ownership of various projects. A creative mind is also a distinct advantage and if you’re keen to come up with new ideas then we will help and support you in this.
Required Skills:
- Excellent office administration and organisation skills.
- Skilled in computers (ideally Macs), Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet and emails.
- Excellent communication skills, dealing with clients.
- A keen eye for interior design or willing to learn.
Additional Roles
- Assist with project management.
- Assist with design meeting prep.
- Assist with social media campaigns.
- Assist with the development of new areas of the business
Distinct Advantage
- Interior Design diploma/course/experience
- Experience using Sketch Up, Photoshop or In Design.
- Good photography skills
What We Offer
We offer you the chance to become involved in this dynamic and expanding company. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work and who wants to help progress the business, because we have many great plans for the future!
Training
You will be able to learn on the job in a fun environment, attend shopping trips and tradeshows.
Pay
£12 per hour depending on experience. Pay is reviewed yearly depending on performance and growth of the business.
Hours
We are looking for someone 10 - 20 hours a week Mon - Friday between 8am - 5pm.
Application
Please attach your CV along with a covering letter when you apply.
Closing Date
9th of June
Interviews
Will be conducted between 5th of June and 9th June.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Opportunity for move full time
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £11,200.00-£12,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you within 40min drive to Crawley? If not please do not apply.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Reference ID: Office Assistant Create SPACES
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Interior Design & Construction Office Assistant - (20 hours a week) roles across Create Spaces Group Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11,200 - £12,200 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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