Senior Administrative Assistant

Hadlow PIF Grooming School is jointly managed by Hadlow College and the Pet Industry Federation (PIF). We work in partnership to provide a bridge between education and industry, supporting a new groomer's journey into the workplace.

Situated next to Hadlow College's award-winning Animal Management Unit, the grooming school offers the best in modern facilities, with generous space in which to support our learners. We are looking for a self-motivated and well-organised individual who will effectively provide first-rate administrative duties and a professional front of house service to all users and visitors of Hadlow PIF Grooming School.

This is a busy and interesting role, effectively supporting the Team Leader on a range of tasks ensuring that administrative duties are completed on time and to a high standard. The post holder will be the first port of call, both on the telephone and to visitors, students and customers arriving at the grooming school. In addition, they will contribute to the certain aspects of grooming training and will assist in aspects of service delivery and procedures that follow the learner journey.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of two years' experience in a varied and challenging administrative role. Knowledge and experience of customer service or front line reception is a must, as is the ability to juggle many different tasks at once whilst remaining calm under pressure. In addition, the ideal candidate must enjoy working with dogs, and some breed knowledge will be an advantage.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. As well as a contributory pension scheme and free parking, the post also attracts 25 days holiday per annum (excluding Bank Holidays). Salary will be between £20,000 - £23,000.

The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website: http://www.petcare.org.uk/index.php/vacancies/1990-hadlow-pif-grooming-school-senior-administrator.

Alternatively, you can request an application pack by e-mail or telephoning 01234 273933. Completed applications should be returned to by Friday 6 October at 5pm.