Role: Part-time Secretary
Location: Nottingham (Office Based)
Salary: £30,000k (full-time equivalent)
Hours: Part-Time – 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00am–5:30pm)
Harper Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a well-established and respected professional consultancy based in Nottingham to recruit an experienced Part-Time Secretary.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, close-knit team where you'll become an integral part of the business. Supporting the Director and the wider team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while producing high-quality professional documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and format documents including reports, correspondence, minutes, valuations, certificates, specifications and snagging lists using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Prepare photograph schedules and compile reports using internal software systems.
- Assist with the preparation of tender enquiry packages, tender submissions and pre-qualification documentation.
- Support marketing activities, including mail merges and company correspondence.
- Provide general office administration, including answering telephones, managing post, maintaining filing systems and ordering office stationery.
- Assist with basic accounts administration, including preparing invoices, maintaining petty cash and supporting credit control activities.
- Coordinate office facilities by arranging routine maintenance, liaising with external contractors and ensuring compliance checks (fire alarms, extinguishers, PAT testing and electrical testing) are completed.
- Support the Directors with a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role within a construction, surveying, property or legal environment is desirable.
- Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills, with strong document formatting experience.
- Experience producing professional reports and formal documentation.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise your workload and work with minimal supervision.
- Confidence managing the administration of a busy office independently.
If you're highly organised, proactive and have exceptional attention to detail, we'd love to hear from you.
What happens after I apply?
A member of our experienced recruitment team will carefully review your application. If you're shortlisted, we'll be in touch to discuss your background, what you're looking for, and whether the role is the right fit if you're shortlisted. We'll guide you through the whole process, from application to placement.
Will my application be kept confidential?
Yes. Your details are only shared with the employer once we've spoken with you and you've agreed to move forward.
Will someone help me prepare for interviews?
Yes. Your Consultant will brief you on the company, role expectations and the interview process, ensuring you feel informed and confident.
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Meet your Recruitment Consultant, Holly
"The experience I have had with Harper Recruitment when applying for a position has been nothing but outstanding. The professionalism and constant updates from Holly made the process so much easier and enjoyable. I cannot recommend Harper or Holly enough and am very grateful for all their help and assistance in securing my new position."
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About Harper Recruitment Group
Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across the East Midlands and beyond since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.