Administrative Assistant
Location: Dursley, England
Salary: £25,500 – £26,500 per year
Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) are the UK’s leading dedicated provider of refuse vehicles. Our services include the supply of new, quality used, or electric converted refuse vehicles, vehicle remanufacturing, repairs and servicing, nationwide mobile engineer network, breakdown service, parts and tyre departments, finance, and vehicle transportation.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This pivotal role ensures the smooth running of executive operations, with a strong emphasis on accurate notetaking, meeting coordination, and confidential administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend SLT meetings and take clear, concise, actionable minutes
- Prepare agendas, distribute meeting materials, and follow up on actions
- Manage diaries and coordinate internal and external meetings
- Handle correspondence, draft emails, and prepare reports or presentations
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all communications
- Organise and maintain filing systems (digital and physical)
- Support travel arrangements, expense claims, and logistics for SLT members
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes
- Provide ad hoc project support as needed
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in administrative or secretarial roles
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong minute-taking and document preparation abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to change
- Collaborative and proactive in supporting team goals
Additional Information:
- Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm)
- Permanent contract (6-month probation period)
- Work location: On-site in Dursley
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
