Office Assistant - Spanish Speaking

Cameron Clarke Associates

  • Hitchin, Hertfordshire
  • £35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
Office Assistant - Spanish Speaking | Hitchin Office | Full Time – Office based | Permanent contract with a trial period | Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday | £25,000 – £35,000 Per Annum depending on skills and work experienceOur client, a specialist in handling complex risks for Lloyd's Underwriters and international insurers, is seeking a Spanish speaking Office Assistant to join their small, expert team.You will be shadowing an experienced member of the team, assisting in report drafting, proofreading, file management, translations, contacting third parties in English and Spanish, organising business trips and arranging meetings, etc.This role is both hands-on and intellectually challenging; you will need energy, a good deal of initiative, and the desire to develop quickly in an engaging, high-responsibility role. You will be busy, learning constantly, and growing into a key player in our client’s international team.Are you the right person for the job?The employer is seeking a motivated individual with:
  • At least 2 years of work experience in an office based environment
  • Strong numeracy and writing skills
  • Experienced in report writing and speaking on the phone is preferred
  • Professional customer service (on the phone and by email)
  • Understanding of contracts (preferred) and the ability to communicate clearly (essential)
  • Initiative, self-drive, teamwork, organised, rigorous and the ability to work under pressure
  • Comfortable learning on the job
  • Excellent English (spoken and written); fluency in Spanish
  • Driving licence (preferred but not compulsory)
What will your role look like?You will:
  • Actively manage files and ensure timely delivery of reports
  • Contact various third parties in English and Spanish by email and phone in a professional manner
  • Write formal letters and forms, mostly in English
  • Help draft technical reports and proofread them, mostly in English
  • Translations mostly English/Spanish
  • Organise client trips, meetings, and appointments, often at short notice
What can you expect in return?
  • 28 days of annual leave including bank holidays
  • A supportive team environment where your career growth depends on your knowledge and experience
  • Opportunities to gain professional qualifications
  • Diverse, international projects with plenty of learning opportunities
  • The chance to learn from industry experts in a role where no two days are the same
What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.

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