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Job title:  Temporary Secretary (Maternity Cover – August 2010 to July 2011)
Location:  Centurion Court
94b Milton Park
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 4RY
Discipline: Administration / Support
Grade:   Secretary
Reporting to: Office Manager
   

The Company:

RPS is an international consultancy providing advice upon the development of natural resources, land and property, the management of the environment and the health and safety of people. We employ enthusiastic, talented staff with a unique blend of skills and experience and encourage them to provide reliable and practical advice. We have a reputation for meeting the challenges posed by large, complex projects and problems and for conducting business in an open and responsible manner.

Our Consultants provide the highest quality advice and technical support to all parts of the economy. We provide added value professional services which address the environmental, technical and commercial challenges faced by a highly diverse client base. Our work spans the public and the private sector divide and includes advice to professional bodies, NGOs and international aid agencies.


RPS is an acknowledged market leader in planning and development, environmental monitoring and in the provision of geosciences, environmental and risk management expertise to the energy sector.  To see more details on RPS visit our website: www.rpsgroup.com  

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

  1. Provide secretarial support to Directors / Consultants as required

  2. Assisting in coordination of tenders and environmental statements for project managers to meet client deadlines. To include typing/editing reports, printing, copying, binding, and issuing in hard copy and electronically

  3. Assisting in answering the telephone, dealing with queries and taking down messages

  4. Arranging meetings and presentations

  5. Filing as required

  6. Ensure staff whereabouts are known, kept up to date, and relevant staff informed

  7. Provide assistance to the Office Manager and Assistant Office Manager as and when required
     

Skills/Knowledge Required:

Essential:

  1. Strong administration / secretarial skills

  2. Practical knowledge of all Microsoft packages

  3. Good communication skills at all levels (written and verbal)

  4. Good organisational skills

  5. Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

  6. Experience of dealing with internal and external clients

  7. Flexibility and reliability is essential in this key role

  8. A good team player

  9. Able to work with minimal supervision

Desirable:

  1. Experience of working in a Consultancy environment

  2. Previous experience working at a Secretary level or above

Additional Information: 
  Email CVs with covering letter to: jobs@rpsgroup.com
  Closing Date:

Friday 24th September 2010
  Website: www.rpsgroup.com