Band 3 General Secretary

We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our public sector client in Dundonald for a Band 3 General Secretary.

This post is an immediate start and would be at least 3 months initially.

What the role entails:

Secretaries provide a secretarial / administrative service / support within a department / section.  Team working is an essential part of this role.

To carry out a wide range of secretarial / administrative tasks including the use of word processing / audio working / shorthand and other computer packages.

• Word processing / audio working letters / producing reports.
• Sorting and responding to mail as appropriate.
• Dealing with general enquiries.
• Maintaining diaries.
• Minute taking.
• Arranging meetings.
• Sorting and processing information.
• Preparation of statistical information.
• Dealing with requests for information.
• Filing.
• Making appointments.
• Dealing with telephone calls.
• Photocopying

Essential Criteria:

Four GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English, or equivalent

and

One year’s secretarial or clerical experience

OR

Two year’s secretarial or clerical experience

OCR / RSA / GCSE Stage 2 Word-processing / Typing (Parts 1 and 2) or equivalent qualification

OR

A minimum of six months word-processing experience

Knowledge and experience of specific, relevant administrative systems & procedures as well as awareness of the needs of the users of administrative services. 

The ability to apply this to a range of activities that are subject to changes in both nature and demand. 

This will involve solving work related problems and handling first line queries.

If you think you meet the criteria, please submit your CV to Fiona.okane@mparecruitment.co.uk or call our office on 02895211111 for more information and how to register for this role.