UNNU is the UK's largest endurance sports nutrition and sporting essentials distributor, supplying the leading brands to the UK retail sports trade.
We supply over 1,500 trade customers in the UK specialising in running, cycling, triathlon, swimming, outdoors and ball sports, in addition we also supply gyms, yoga studios, climbing walls and professional sports teams.
We currently have over 70 brands that we look after.
Being a small business the opportunities are vast and we hope to be able to give the you a true insight into the workings of the business. This job description is not an exhausted list and we hope that you embrace the nature of the business and understand that sometimes it can quite simple be "All Hands on Deck".
Primarily your role will be in the office, however there will be times when you will be expected to help out in the warehouse. Anna Gracie is your main point of contact as the Head of Operations, however we are a small company and so you will have dealings with all of us.
Office Assistant
General
To be fluent in spoken & written English
To be a valued and supportive member of the team
Keep your manager up to date on a daily basis
Keep the office as clean and as tidy at all times
Stationery ordering -
o boxes, tape, parcelforce labels, sports direct pallets, toner for the printers
General trouble shooting
General office admin
IT & Accounts
Supporting new IT initiatives in the business
Ensuring they are implemented as quickly & efficiently as possible
Become familiar with UNNU Ltd automated and computerised systems
Use of all computer packages word, excel, powerpoint
To work with the Purchasing team reconciling accounts
Customer Support & Social Media Posts
Email & phone customer service
Create a social media strategy to launch new products and keep old ones live
Skills
Attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Numeracy and an understanding of finance - would be helpful
Planning and organisational skills
The ability to work as part of a team
Initiative and decisiveness
Enthusiasm
Technical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and spreadsheets
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Office Assistant to support our Operations and Accounts Team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills and a strong command of clerical tasks. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our office, providing assistance with data entry, managing communications, and maintaining office supplies.
Duties
To keep all members of the team updated on a daily basis
Manage data entry tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
Answer phone calls professionally, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette while addressing enquiries or directing calls as necessary.
Assist in maintaining office supplies inventory and placing orders when required.
Support the administrative team with various tasks as needed
Support new IT initiatives within the business
To become a super user on the UNNU Ltd bespoke IT solution
Ensure that the office environment is organised and conducive to productivity.
To be in control of social media and the company offering on it
IT & Accounts
Use of all computer packages word, excel, PowerPoint
To work with the Purchasing team reconciling accounts
Skills
Fluent in spoken and written English
Use of all computer packages word, excel, PowerPoint
To work with the Purchasing team reconciling accounts
To be a skilled social media user
Attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Numeracy and an understanding of finance would be helpful
Planning and organisational skills
The ability to work as part of a team
Initiative and decisiveness
Problem-solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level
The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Experience
Previous experience in an administrative or office support role is preferred but not mandatory
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of organisation
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to interact effectively with team members and clients
If you are an enthusiastic individual looking to contribute to a dynamic team environment while developing your administrative skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Office Assistant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 22,880.00-25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
A-Level or equivalent (required)
Language:
English (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: UNNU01
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