Marketing/Admin Assistant – c.£11,500
Stewart Miller associates (SMa) is a leading edge marketing consultancy business based in offices near Dunoon. The company services a host of clients primarily in the whisky, food & drink, textiles, tourism, retail, and public sectors. The company was established in 1997 and offers marketing expertise to businesses and organisations based in Scotland , London , Scandinavia and the United States of America . SMa consistently delivers high levels of customer service for key clients.
The partners are looking for a bright, energetic and enthusiastic individual to work in the office. The candidate needs to be computer literate (word, excel, etc), have a good telephone manner, and be a natural organiser. Attention to detail is important, as is a good grasp with numbers. The person will also be good with people, dealing with junior staff and board directors. A qualification and/or experience in business would be a distinct advantage, though ‘hands-on’ training will be provided anyway, for the right candidate. We are also looking for someone who can work as part of a small team, but also on their own initiative when required. A sense of humour will also help.
The appointee will be responsible for running the office, and assisting the managing partner in his duties. It is envisaged that a substantial part of the work will involve event organising, in particular, helping to launch a national sporting event in Dunoon in 2006. The candidate will also work on other businesses owned or part owned by the managing partner. This position is full time and normal office hours will apply. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter (explaining why you should be appointed) and a cv to: Stewart Miller associates, Na Mara, Innellan, Argyll , PA23 7QN by 31 st August. Interviews for this position will be held in mid September.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with organising and delivering a national sporting event in Dunoon called SwampSoccerUK, scheduled for July 2006
- Providing work support for other businesses owned or part owned by Stewart Miller, such as a food manufacturing business called MacGregor’s Oatcakes (www.macgregorsoatcakes.co.uk). Also assisting the managing partner with the development of new business ventures.
- Organise other business events, such as overseas trade missions, business start up clubs, and conferences
- Assist both partners in their duties, which is to provide marketing expertise (under the auspices of Stewart Miller associates) and event management (for L events), to a host of clients
- Manage the office e.g. filing, maintaining stationery, handling general enquiries, being responsible for computers, etc
Other Information
- The appointed candidate will commence on a 3 month trial. If the employer & employee are both satisfied with performance after this period, a contract will be provided for full time employment
- Office hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (with half-an-hour for lunch), or 9am to 5.30pm (with one hour for lunch)
- Annual leave entitlement will commence when the full time contract is awarded
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