Job Description

About us

European Health & Safety Consultants Ltd is a small business in Milton Keynes MK15 0DU. We are collaborative, customer-centric and professional.

Our work environment includes:

On-the-job training Modern office setting Safe work environment

Company description

European Health and Safety Consultants Limited (EHSC Ltd) provides an extensive range of health and safety services, to a vast array of companies - large and small, local, national, and international. As a Company, we have over 30 years' experience, developing and providing health and safety services around the world. We are a small, busy, family-run business, going through a continued period of growth.

Job description

No day is the same at EHSC. If you are looking for variety in your working day, you may be just the person we are looking for!

We are looking for an experienced administrator, capable of managing your daily workload without direct supervision.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, professional, and passionate about detail.

The right candidate will provide excellent assistance to the team. You need to have a sense of humour and boast exceptional organisational skills. To ensure that our Employees, Clients, Consultants and Associates are supported, and outcomes are prepared and promptly presented to Clients.

Tasks will include business administration, office support, planning, diary support and preparation of materials and documentation. You will be a point of contact for our team providing clear communication channels and completing ad hoc tasks and actions against tight timescales, in a dynamic environment.

We are keen to accept applications from candidates who can demonstrate previous experience working in a similar role.

You must also be eligible to work in the UK.

What can we do for you?

We all love what we do and are passionate about keeping people safe. We genuinely care about our Clients and each other. In return, we can offer you:

Salary of minimum 26k, depending on experience Free on-site car parking at our MK office Normal pension offerings Work/Life balance - standard business hours (Monday to Friday) 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays, no working on Bank Holidays or weekends, with closure between Christmas and New Year as compulsory leave Working in a small and friendly environment

Responsibilities

Be the first person our Clients talk to or contact. Answer the telephone, managing the calls/emails in a clear and professional manner Work closely with the Directors to ensure the smooth running of their services Ensure all paperwork, spreadsheets (and Trello) relative to our service delivery are up to date Draft documents, Policies and training packs in preparation for the Consultant's visits Competently process confidential information, Client documentation and other documents as required General administration duties Finance - manage purchase requests; invoicing preparation; expenses preparation; purchase orders preparation, and all administrative functions associated with managing these processes Other skills, depending on the candidate, please see the desirable skills below

Essential Skills

High standard of English and Maths (ie minimum of GCSE C/4 or equivalent) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong IT skills - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook Proven attention to detail to ensure accurate completion of administrative tasks An excellent telephone manner Good organisational and time management skills Be able to work as part of a small team and alone. The ability to stay calm under pressure A flexible approach to work and a willingness to take on new tasks Good attention to detail, even when carrying out routine tasks The ability to work effectively, both independently and as a part of a team

Desirable skills

Previous experience using Xero HR-related activities Previous use of Trello or similar tool Previous experience in social media management (LinkedIn and Twitter) Health and Safety experience Full UK driving license (for occasional business travel) Previous use of Zoom/Teams

Required experience

Minimum of 3 years of comparable experience Appropriate qualification or demonstrable practical skills

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time 09:00-17:00 (30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Location: Milton Keynes office (free parking)

Reporting to: Managing Director (whilst the Executive Assistant and Workplace Manager is on maternity leave)

Other Information

Probationary period 6 months Remote working is not possible for this role You must have a clear DBS (this will be checked before a job offer) Dress code - business attire Initial interview by phone/Zoom/Teams Closing Date 12 May 2025 Salary: minimum 26k per annum, depending on experience. Paid monthly in arrears (on the last day of the month) Holiday: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) per annum (January to December), including compulsory leave between Christmas and New Year

No agencies or media sales please

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

similar: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2025
Reference ID: BAC22