Job Description
We are looking for an apprentice to join our friendly and busy secretarial team based at Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who are interested in learning how to provide an efficient, effective and professional administrative and secretarial service. We are seeking individuals who are reliable, trustworthy, proactive and highly motivated. You should be a good team player, but also have the ability to work under minimal supervision and to produce high quality work to tight deadlines.
A good level of IT skills particularly a reasonable typing speed and experience of using Microsoft Word and Outlook would be an advantage.
In return you will have the chance to work in a large and interesting organisation, to develop professional and transferable skills and the chance to make a real difference.
We will provide you with the necessary training, coaching and support to successfully develop in the role of secretarial apprentice.
You will be trained to be responsible for the provision of a proactive, responsive and professional secretarial service to senior managers across the force
You will learn to provide quality, efficient and effective support including:
- Diary and email management for 2-3 senior managers using Outlook
- Servicing and minuting meetings
- Organisation and booking of events, travel arrangements and accommodation
- Managing competing priorities and planning and prioritising your work effectively.
This role will require a high degree of integrity and you will be required to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Personal Qualities :
Proactive, highly motivated, initiative, good team working, willingness to learn and adaptable to change
Skills Required :
Computer literate, good interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills
Future Prospects : It is anticipated that upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, and assuming good performance, that a permanent position may be available.
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