Legal Secretary - Float

Location: Orpington, Kent
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an organised, proactive, and adaptable administrator looking for your next opportunity?

Our client, a well-established and highly respected organisation based in Orpington, is looking to recruit a Float Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support across multiple departments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, professional team where no two days are the same.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on variety, and take pride in delivering exceptional administrative support, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role

As a Float Secretary, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the business by providing flexible support wherever it's needed. You'll work closely with different teams, building strong relationships while delivering efficient and professional administrative assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across various departments.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Arranging travel and preparing meeting documentation where required.
• Producing professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Supporting colleagues with ad hoc administrative projects and business initiatives.
• Assisting with general office duties to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Secretary, Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar office-based role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A flexible, positive, and team-focused approach.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Previous legal secretarial experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is known for their supportive and collaborative working culture, where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their careers. They pride themselves on creating a positive working environment, investing in their people, and recognising hard work and commitment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation that offers genuine career development and a varied, rewarding role within a welcoming team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £27,000 per annum.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Hybrid working opportunities, including some work-from-home flexibility.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Full-time, permanent position with long-term career prospects.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced administrator or secretary looking to join a reputable organisation where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

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