Total 23 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Leighton Buzzard, Suffolk, IP12 1BB

Your new company
A prestigious organisation with offices based in Bury St Edmunds.

Your new role
This is a new Secretary/Administrator job working for a busy and fast-paced organisation; joining a streamlined administrative team. Duties include but not limited to:

• Administration and secretarial support using the Microsoft suite, including copy and audio typing, scanning, and minute taking.
• Preparing documents from across the business for client presentations and meetings.
• First point of contact for all clients and stakeholders.
• Manage inbound and outbound business communication and correspondence.
• General ad-hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of the business.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this job you will need:

• Great communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• The ability to remain calm when dealing with conflicting priorities.

What you'll get in return
This is a great position working as part of a friendly, busy and collaborative team.

• Monday to Friday 9:00 - 5:30pm
• 100% office based, with on-site parking
• Value added benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience

What you need to do now

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EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.

Join our Business Apprenticeship and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.

"The energy industry is a great sector to work in, with a diverse range of opportunities and a key role to play in the UK's net-zero carbon targets.  The HPC project, spanning construction and nuclear operations, has plenty of interesting and challenging opportunities. I find being part of this team very rewarding." 
Lucas, Apprentice 


What is the Business Apprenticeship Programme?

We’re recruiting for apprentices to join our Business training programme, working as part of some of the most exciting projects at EDF.

Here at EDF you’ll support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, your role contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required will allow you to develop a wide range of skills.

This 2-year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Business Administration Advanced qualification whilst spending time in different departments of the team. You’ll experience a variety of roles that will help you develop a wide range of transferable business skills that will set you up for your future career.


What salary and benefits are we offering you?


- Salary of £18,310 plus excellent benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits package
- Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services
- Outward Bound programme – team building excursion prior to starting in September
- A dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead for your scheme, as well as the support of a Line Manager and Buddy


At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.  We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.    

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.   


Training, development and support for you:

During the training programme your time will be split between studying at college and learning on the job in our business.

You’ll have plenty of support along the way too – from your Tutors at College, to your EDF Line Manager and our Early Careers team; as well as face-to-face support at our on-site Apprentice Hub and digital access to relevant information, learning and care.

Head to our Careers page www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about Apprentice life at EDF.


Where you’ll work:

You’ll need to live within commuting distance of your contractual location which will be our office in Leiston, we can provide more information on this during the recruitment process. Your training provider will be East Coast College, Suffolk. You’ll attend East Coast College, Lowestoft Campus, Suffolk, with day release workshops, remote learning and in the workplace provider visits.


What you’ll need to join the team:


- Five GCSEs in the A
- to C or 9 to 4 range including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
- You'll be self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop.
- You'll have the ability to work in a team and independently, as well as being able to balance the responsibilities of study and work.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) whilst adopting a proactive approach to developing skills.



Our Assessment Centre will be held virtually on Thursday the 11th of April.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you! We use a strengths-based approach to let you shine and showcase your skills and what truly brings you joy. We believe that embracing our individual strengths lies at the heart of engagement and the motivation to succeed and excel in our work. We’re here to guide you and you’ll find helpful tips and advice about the application process and assessment centre dates on our graduate web pages.   

We will be closing this advert when we have our desired number of candidates.

Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.
#SZCJobs #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs

As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future our client is leading the way in building a fleet of safe reliable and nuclear power stations in the UK.

To provide full PA secretarial and administrative support to the construction Performance Programme Director and support the Head of Functions and broader CCP teams as required. This is a demanding and post requiring strong secretarial and EA skills combined with pro-active organisation of complex and diverse workload across multiple projects with a high volume of travel planning. It requires a high lever of tact and integrity due to the frequency of senior level and external contracts and regular exposure to confidential. The position requires mutual cover with over Pas as appropriate to manage short term absence.

Main Responsibilities

• Complete diary management and organisation, including complete and frequent travel management and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple projects in both the UK and France
• Communicate decisions and message from Directorate resolving escalating enquiries
• Obtain / disseminate information to / from senior management and external representatives.
• Receive and screen correspondence, calls and visitors in accordance with the directors' priorities
• Provide diary and itinerary management, preparation of meeting packs
• Updating and ensuring all contact lists are current
• Effectively use appropriate IT systems to facilitate the preparation of reports and statistics, presentations, and other information for the portfolio
• Maintain data records so that information is readily available and easily accessible
• Provide and oraganise officer services such a reprographics binding etc.
• Arrange meetings and coordinate the booking of rooms arrange travel accommodation pool/hire vehicles and hospitality as required
• Administer the ordering and payment of good and services utilizing the recognized IT System
• Liaise with the Finance to ensure invoices paid etc. and maintain (local) cost record
• Maintain Confidentiality of all information
• Keep in touch with the team members when they are out of the office and report issues / take actions for response
• Respond to phone email enquires to and from a wide range of external parties
• Prepare letters documents ensure reports are well presented with attending to detail
• Keep up to date training/induction logs on all delivery team members and liaise with HR
• Understanding of project Management process
• Support other PA's in the project and necessary to mange peaks of work and short term absences
• Raise Purchase requisition receipting on SAP

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience as a PA at a Executive Level
• Flexible approach with the ability to multi-task and work on own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills (flexible/Organised/methodical)
• Attention to detail, Discretion - confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as an integral part of a team contributing to team success communication and positive working environment, Ability to work independently and be pro-active
• General Administrative/secretarial Knowledge producing professional work as well as ability to adapt to new and changing systems.
• Use of Outlook or similar diary/email application; Microsoft Office, word, excel, PowerPoint
• Previous experience in energy industry desirable

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal PA to join a highly reputable law firm based in Manchester City Centre to support high profile Partners.

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

• Current or recent Legal Secretarial & PA experience
• Experience of audio, digital and copy typing
• Ability to work to multiple tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

This is a great opportunity to join a top law firm and work with some of the most inspirational Partners within the Midlands, working with some of the best know International brands, alongside the opportunity to develop your career with supportive mentors.

Within this position, you'll also be:

• Working closely with the Senior Associates and Partners, supporting as needed
• Gaining exposure cross a wide range of duties
• End to end Diary Management
• Providing a wide range of secretarial support including typing
• Dealing with enquiries from new and existing clients whilst providing a high level of client care service
• Working on systems to maintain records

Opportunities to join this business at this level do not come up often, with a reputation for developing and supporting people and with an excellent benefits package we don't expect this opportunity to be around for long.

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £23,000 - £28,000pa depending on experience

Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm

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To provide an effective and efficient administrative and clerical service to the service/team. S/he will be expected to work flexibly within the administrative team and contribute to the smooth functioning of the systems underpinning the service to service users. The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment and should be able to work without direct supervision and to exercise initiative. The ability to multi-task is also essential. Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

Would you like to be part of a well established Community Mental Health Team in the heart of Leighton Buzzard.



You will be part of the Leighton Buzzard Community Mental Health Team . The role is to provide an effective and efficient administrative and clerical service to the service/team. S/he will be expected to work flexibly within the administrative team and contribute to the smooth functioning of the systems underpinning the service to service users.

The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment and should be able to work without direct supervision and to exercise initiative. The ability to multi-task is also essential.



Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

To provide an effective and efficient administrative and clerical service to the service/team. S/he will be expected to work flexibly within the administrative team and contribute to the smooth functioning of the systems underpinning the service to service users.

The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment and should be able to work without direct supervision and to exercise initiative. The ability to multi-task is also essential.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.


This advert closes on Sunday 31 Dec 2023

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Please find attached the full job description and person specification for a more detailed description of duties

Receptionist / Secretary Full-time or Part-time Willett & Co are a long-established firm of solicitors currently looking for a part-time Receptionist / Secretary to join their team in the heart of Bury St. Edmunds. The office is based on the Angel Hill, with near-by long-stay public parking facilities. The firm promotes a relaxed working atmosphere, which is challenging yet friendly and a happy working environment. As you will be front of house representing the firm, a friendly, yet professional and helpful manner is essential. Duties will include:
• Answering telephone and putting calls through using the switchboard
• Taking and emailing messages
• Taking telephone and in person card payments
• Greeting clients
• Diary management via Outlook - maintaining diaries and arranging appointments for clients
• Handling correspondence
• Scanning of post into Case Management System – Access Legal Fusion
• Franking of out-going post
• Audio/Copy Typing, preparing and completion of legal documentation and forms
• Filing
• Updating files and utilising the Case Management System - Access Legal Fusion
The right candidate will have excellent communication skills and able to competently use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with excellent time management skills.
Strong typing skills required, and audio typing skills would be advantageous but not essential.
Ability to produce a high standard of work, whilst maintaining accuracy and good attention to detail especially when working to tight deadlines.
The office opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm.
We are offering a competitive salary plus workplace pension subject to eligibility, holiday allowances etc. If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to join us, please apply by forwarding an up to date CV and covering letter as soon as possible to HR, e-mail: hr@willettsolicitors.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
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