Background

Adventure Peaks is based in the heart of the Lake District in Central Ambleside. www.adventurepeaks.com is a quality provider of Worldwide Mountaineering Expeditions, Treks and Courses.  We are looking for a committed and hard working person to join our workforce as an Administrator to support our logistics managers and Adventure Peaks in general

Responsibilities

Common tasks include:

• dealing with telephone and email enquiries;
• creating and maintaining filing systems;
• gathering client information
• sending out client information packs
• devising and maintaining office systems;
• assistance (after training) to input and update websites and internal databases;
• liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts;
• sorting and distributing incoming post and organising and sending outgoing post;
• assistance with arranging travel, accommodation and other services for staff and customers
• organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based information;
• Updating information on excel spreadsheets
• To undertake such other general administrative and professional duties consistent with the purposes of the post, as may be reasonably required

Skills required

• Excellent written communication skills
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Computer skills including: word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office packages
• Self-motivated, proactive and good organisation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to initiate and implement new ideas
• To be an excellent team player, with a flexible and motivated approach
• Willingness to undertake training
• The ability to prioritise workload and manage several deadlines.

Accuracy and Excellent attention to detail

Salary: £21,000-£24,000 FT or PT pro Rata

Contract - Permanent: Full Time or we would consider a shorter working week to fit around children's school hours

Working hours - Our standard working week is 40 hours a week, with a working day usually between 9am and 5.30pm with a 30 min lunch break.

Holidays - 28 days paid holiday per annum inclusive of public holidays in England

Other benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Discount prices on outdoor apparel and equipment
• Free use of Company Climbing Wall

To apply for this position please send:

• Current CV
• Covering letter to demonstrate how you meet the Post
• Contact details of two professional referees (these will not be contacted until you give approval)

Send to: dave@adventurepeaks.com

Deadline for Applications We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and will consider applicants as they apply. The closing date for applicants will be 16 March 2022