Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Criterion Capital
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Criterion Capital
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Criterion Capital is seeking a highly organised, proactive and experienced Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across our development, asset management, construction and operations activities.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They will play an important role in ensuring the wider team operates efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and organisational support to senior management and wider project teams.
- Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and schedules, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated.
- Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, circulate information and record and follow up on actions.
- Maintain accurate project, company and administrative records and filing systems.
- Prepare and format reports, presentations, correspondence, spreadsheets and other business documents.
- Coordinate communications with colleagues, consultants, contractors, suppliers and other external stakeholders.
- Maintain action trackers and follow up to ensure deadlines and commitments are met.
- Assist with project administration, including document registers, schedules, trackers and general project information.
- Support procurement and supplier administration, including quotations, purchase orders and invoices.
- Assist with travel, accommodation, events and other logistical requirements.
- Manage incoming correspondence and general enquiries, ensuring matters are appropriately followed through.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive commercial and business information.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and systems across the business.
About You
- Previous experience in an Administrative Assistant, Personal Assistant, Team Assistant, Office Coordinator or similar role.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Experience in property, construction, development, hospitality, professional services or a similar environment is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and follow through on tasks.
- Comfortable handling confidential and commercially sensitive information.
- Previous experience supporting senior executives or management teams would be advantageous.
The Person
We are looking for a proactive, reliable and highly organised individual who takes ownership and takes pride in supporting the wider team.
You will:
- Be proactive and able to identify what needs to be done without always being asked.
- Manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicate confidently and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Be collaborative, approachable and willing to support colleagues across the business.
- Be solutions-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Demonstrate discretion, professionalism and a strong work ethic.
- Take pride in being dependable and becoming a trusted member of the team.
