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Team Assistant

Job Description

Location: Kent Sittingbourne, ME9
Salary: £17.38 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temp 3 months ongoing
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Start Date: 24 January 2024
About Southern Housing
At Southern Housing, our vision is to create communities where everyone has a safe home in a place where they're proud to live. Our core values - Honest, Efficient, Accountable, Respectful, and Trusted - guide everything we do, ensuring residents are at the heart of our operations.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Team Assistant to join our Technology team. You will play a crucial role in facilitating the efficient operation of the department by providing a range of administrative and support services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for learning to contribute to a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to the Technology team, including organising events, meetings, and appointments.
  • Assist with project administration, governance structures, and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Produce departmental statistics, reports, and maintain the Programme Office intranet pages.
  • Co-ordinate and track mini-projects, liaising with technical teams and business leads.
  • Maintain project-related documentation, ensuring templates and live products are up-to-date.
  • Arrange travel, update calendars, and manage logistics such as device shipping via courier.
  • Ensure efficient administrative practices and resolve queries related to departmental activities.
  • Support reporting and assurance activities for portfolio and programme management.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
  • Willingness to learn and develop, ideally progressing into further roles within the team.
  • Experience in an administrative role within a technology or IT department is desirable.