Established in 1989, JFA Environmental Planning provides expertise in the fields of ecology and landscape. We provide innovative solutions to site development and advise on ecological enhancements to your site that have proven success in acquiring planning approval. We are a consultancy which collaborates with the client and the team at all stages of the development process, from pre-planning, through to construction and post-construction. We help create highly sustainable developments that add value.

At JFA, our mission is to guide our clients through all aspects of UK, European and International environmental legislation through effective collaboration. Through our unified ecological and landscape approach we aim to be the leaders in the creation of environments which are rich in biodiversity.

Recruitment

We're hiring!

Part Time Administration Assistant

​JFA Environmental Planning are seeking an experienced part time administrative assistant to join their dynamic team in the Ashford office. The successful candidate will be organised, motivated & adaptable, proficient in all Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel and Outlook) and with a working knowledge of Dropbox, Freedcamp, Mailchimp & Weebly, although training for these can be provided.
 
The position is flexible, with 20 hours to be worked across 4 days a week, between Monday & Friday. The closing date for this vacancy is 17:00 on Monday 21st May 2018.
 
Key Tasks:

• Accounting: Petty cash handling, basic management accounting, expenses/credit card logging & submission of EOM accounts to accountants
• Marketing: Full content creation & management of 3 social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn), strategic marketing planning & implementation, newsletter creation & distribution
• H&S: Timely submission/renewals of insurances, car maintenance, compliance with general H&S standards
• HR: Admin of Outlook, Dropbox, Freedcamp users, annual leave logging
• Ecology related: Proofreading/formatting reports, distributing reports, liaising with contractors & clients, updating schedules,
• General: Meeting organisation & minuting, including Skype conferences, emails, telephone calls, digital filing, ordering.

The candidate should be polite & demonstrate a strong ability to type well & write effectively. Candidates must have good communicative skills to effectively cascade messages/updates to team members & to respond to clients in a positive manner. The administrative assistant is expected to work independently in areas of competence, although he/she will be supported by his/her line manager.
 
Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Please email your CV or questions you have about the role to admin@jfa.co.uk