Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Admin Support Assistant to join our dynamic Thames Waterways admin team for a fixed term to the 31 January 2020. The role is is critical in supporting our obligations to manage the navigation and water level operation of the River Thames.

Responsibilities include data entry (logging, monitoring and reporting), distribution of newsletters and safety critical information, some note taking in meetings and looking after the office records management. You will also coordinate correspondence, liaise with customers, usually in writing or on the telephone, and support our operational team members many of whom work lock side in remote locations. There are other general office admin duties and ad hoc tasks to be completed depending on the projects we are working on at any given time.

The team:
The Thames Waterways department has a responsibility for the non tidal River Thames with 45 lock and weir complexes. Our primary aim is to provide a first class service to all our customers. We do this through our lock and weir keepers and our operational, compliance, commercial development and business teams. This role is based in a mixed admin and compliance team. The Admin team also liaises with other internal teams, and external customers and suppliers.

Experience/skills required:

* Excellent communication and customer service skills whether face to face, over the phone or in writing
* A logical thinker and problem solver
* Well organised and methodical with attention to detail.
* Able to prioritise and deliver outcomes on time
* Good IT skills and confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* A quick learner who can work effectively and efficiently on their own or as part of a team.

Salary - £9.56 per hour

Location - Wallingford

If this sounds like the role for you, send your CV today to Michelle Boylan