Job Description

We're Hiring: Administrative Assistant - Bury St Edmunds (Head Office)

Location:

Bury St Edmunds

Hours:

Flexible, 5 days per week

Salary:

Competitive, depending on experience

We're looking for a proactive and organised

Administrative Assistant

to join our friendly team at our Head Office in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and attention to detail who enjoys supporting day-to-day operations in a busy office environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Answering and transferring incoming office calls professionally and efficiently Contacting customers to confirm and schedule delivery arrangements (via phone and email) Scanning and digitally filing key documents Printing and preparing production paperwork ready for issue to the shop floor Reviewing returned production paperwork to ensure accurate completion Assisting with basic KPI reporting to help monitor progress and team outputs

What we're looking for:

Strong administrative and communication skills Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach Friendly, team-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities
We're open to discussing flexibility with hours to suit the right candidate, but we are ideally seeking someone available

5 days per week

.

Why choose Howarth Timber for your next role?

Howarth Timber Group is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:

31 days' holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days' annual leave or sell up to 3 days' annual leave Length of service awards Cycle to work scheme Contributory pension scheme Death in service benefit Company sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Online Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few) Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line) Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year - fully paid by the Company Excellent training and development opportunities
Howarth Timber Engineered Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a volume of suitable applications.

To apply

, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Join us and be part of a supportive team where your contribution makes a difference every day!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 - 39 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/05/2025