General Assistant

Job Description

We're looking for a reliable and organized General Assistant to join our team in Bristol, United Kingdom. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our operations, providing essential support across various departments and functions. The ideal candidate will be a personable, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to helping our organization run smoothly and efficiently.

• Provide administrative support to team members, including scheduling, filing, and data entry
• Assist with organizing and coordinating office activities and events
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming work environment
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and direct inquiries to appropriate departments
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, and other documents
• Support various departments with general tasks and special projects as needed
• Manage supplies inventory and place orders when necessary
• Assist with customer-focused initiatives and ensure excellent service delivery
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to changing priorities and business needs
• Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals
• Follow company procedures and policies while maintaining confidentiality
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes and efficiency

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance record
• Personable demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with common office software
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Willingness to learn and complete training as needed
• Professional attitude and customer-focused mindset

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Previous experience in an administrative or general support role
• Experience with office management systems or databases
• Familiarity with scheduling and coordination tools
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving organizational needs

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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