Apprentice Executive Assistant

About this opportunity

An amazing opportunity is now available providing support to senior management within Foley’s Faster Payments. This is a great chance to build on your knowledge and skills while taking responsibility and ownership of office organisation.

A normal day would include:

• Providing office support including customer and employee support
• Keeping well-organised files and records of business activity
• Keeping computer databases up to date
• Interacting with clients either on the phone or in person
• Answering phones and connecting calls to the proper department
• Taking phone messages and passing them on
• Following up on business communications, social media activity billing, and ordering
• Facilitating customers reviews
• Updating the company website as necessary
• Support with email communication to current and prospective clients
• Invoicing
• Using spreadsheets to track expenses and company spending
• Collecting and inputting company data
• Making travel arrangements for employees
• Learning about the company's mission and available products/services
• Educating clients about what products/services are available and how to purchase them
• Building relationships with clients
• Writing and editing company correspondence
• Assisting with minor technical support
• Acting as a personal assistant to the executive team
• Scheduling appointments and events
• Ordering office stationery and other supplies
• Preparing meeting rooms by setting up chairs and getting refreshments
• Participating in office meetings and taking meeting minutes
• Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvements
• Being ready for any other administrative tasks that are required

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

None specified

Skills

• Office Management
• Telephone skills
• Filing
• Organisation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Time Management, Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking
• Order Management
• Billing
• Reporting
• Researching
• Ordering
• Invoicing
• Scheduling
• Typing
• Computer Skills