Small Business Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

The Sustainable Design Studio is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our rapidly growing Green Startup with an immediate start.

The Sustainable Design Studio helps individuals, SME’s and NGOs convert waste into something new by providing, training, machines and product design. Due to the growing demand for our equipment and services, we are looking for a Small Business Assistant to help with sales, customer relations, inventory/logistics and shipping.

The role will ideally suit a person who has worked in a sales admin environment. The role may also suit a person who is looking for their first position who has recently finished their studies.

We offer a 2-day working week, 10am to 6pm working hours (14-hour week, potentially flexiable hours/days), free parking and a pay rate of between £9.50-11.50 per hour plus holiday pay. There may be opportunities for overtime but this is not guaranteed. You will be reporting directly to the business owner and working within a small team of 3. The candidate needs to be able to work on their own initiative and be able to handle responsibility.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to our small business and helping to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, taking phone calls and responding to emails
• Research potential vendors and other resources as needed
• Manage customer inquiries and complaints
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing and tracking payments
• Schedule appointments with clients or vendors
• Track inventory levels and order supplies as necessary
• Assist with marketing campaigns such as email blasts or social media posts
• Maintain filing systems both digital and physical
• Picking/Packing/Labiling Goods for Shipping
• Lifting and organisation of the inventory
• Ability to work on light fabrication

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative role or similar position.
• Familiarity with office procedures and basic bookkeeping principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Docs/Drive.
• Experience with Social Media and creating engaging posts/content.
• Knowledge of telephone and email etiquette.
• Physically fit

To apply for this position please contact with a cover letter, stating your previous experience and why you would be a good fit for this position.

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship
Part-time hours: 14 per week

Salary: £9.50-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hartley Wintney: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 15/02/2023