Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Woodcock Law & Notary Public have been established since 2019 and provide legal services with offices in London, Sheffield and Manchester.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant within our Sheffield office.
We are based in a prime position next to the Sheffield Interchange and Train Station.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that all administrative tasks are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner.
We are looking for someone who is well organised; focused and has good attention to detail and who can work to and meet tight deadlines; you must be able to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office and in particular Excel is essential.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Managing all administrative tasks in relation to our notarial services protocol spreadsheet
· Dealing with incoming and outgoing emails
· Updating general administration spreadsheets
· Data inputting of all incoming payments received from clients via card payments and bank transfers.
· Assisting in the processing and distribution of internship information
· Scanning, filing and printing of documents when required
· Dealing with post
· Booking appointments when required and updating diaries
· Ordering of stationery for all offices
Skills required:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to build rapport with visitors and colleagues across the business
Good written and oral communication skills
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office
Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage own workload to expected standards and timelines
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Excellent telephone manner
Must be well organised
Grade C/Level 4 or above in English Language and Maths
Personal attributes
Confident, friendly individual of smart appearance
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently on their own and as part of a team
Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the business
Strong work ethic
Personal motivation and enthusiasm and good listening skills
Work Schedule - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
If you feel you have the relevant experience and skillset to be successful in this position then we look forward to receiving your CV and covering letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
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 Administrative Assistant roles across Woodcock Notary Public 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 £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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