Administration Assistant

ABOUT US...

Over the past 30+ years Stage Sound Services have established itself as industry leaders in sound, video, projection and staging hire and sales. We specialise in providing innovative and bespoke cutting-edge equipment to the theatre and events industry, as well as offering expert design, technical and project management services. We even design, construct and sell bespoke flight cases at our in-house workshop. We hire to a diverse range of clients including; professional theatre productions, large scale corporate events, exhibitions, local community events and amateur dramatics. We are proud that our equipment can be seen in theatres and corporate venues across the country, which is why we are currently expanding our business and require more enthusiastic, dedicated staff, like you, to help us sustainably build on the successes we have already achieved.

ABOUT YOU...

We are looking for an Administration Assistant, to join our small but busy finance team. You will support the team with general finance related admin duties such as filing, data entry, setting up new client accounts, answering calls and receiving or distributing post around the building. In addition to this you will also be the face and voice of Stage Sound Services by greeting visitors, customers and clients using your excellent customer service skills. The position is a very hands-on role and will require the post holder to be readily available and get involved. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and engaging place to work, so your positive “can do” attitude and experience of building excellent working relationships with colleagues, clients and customers will be key to achieving this.

ABOUT THE OFFER…

Job Title: Administration Assistant (Finance)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: 1 year Fixed Term, initially

Salary: £23,351

Location: Cardiff

In addition to the package, at Stage Sound Services we believe our staff deserve more which is why we are always looking for new ways to go that extra mile! Here are just a few of the benefits you can look forward to when you join us…

• Annual leave - who doesn’t love time off? As recognition of your loyalty, this will increase with length of service up to a maximum of 33 days including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme - you’ll be eligible to join the company pension to help set you up in later life
• Social events - we have Christmas and summer parties and regular lunchtime BBQ’s. We’ve even had an ice cream van on site during the summer!
• Wellbeing - we are always looking for ways to make things better for everyone. From charity events, to enhancing our inclusive practice, or developing supportive policies and holding awareness days on key issues.
• Special leave - a little something extra, for those unexpected emergencies
• Cycle to work scheme - why not purchase a shiny new bike and pay us back in instalments!
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit - grab a cuppa or some fruit on us
• Healthcare cash plan - a little extra to help out with everyday healthcare treatments, scans, and more
• Virtual GP - no more waiting to see your GP
• Discounted gym membership - with discounts at over 3,000 gyms, health clubs, yoga studios, and boot camps across the UK
• Staff discounts - enjoy exclusive discounts, great deals and cashback on shopping, travel and more
• Free parking on-site - no one wants to pay for parking so you can park on-site at our office for free

So what are you waiting for… If you’ve got what we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION…

If you’d like to see a full job description and person specification, please message us directly via indeed.

To be shortlisted for an interview, you will need to prepare a written submission (no more than 1 side of A4) detailing your experience and what you believe makes you suitable for this position to accompany your CV.

If applying through indeed, please attach your CV and cover letter, or use the message space provided to submit your cover letter.

Closing Date for Applications: 31st March 2023

What to expect next: After the closing date we will complete the shortlisting process. If we believe you meet the requirements of the position, we will invite you in for an interview. Interviews at our premises are planned for early April 2023.

Data Protection: For our Data Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, please follow the link below: https://www.stagesoundservices.co.uk/data-privacy-notice-job-applicants.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From £23,351.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2023