Full Time Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our busy ambulatory department, working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.  There is a requirement to cover the practice phones on Saturday mornings and Bank Holidays as part of a rota.  The role requires some flexibility with regard to hours. 

Duties include:-

• Export paperwork for horses travelling to different countries: liaising with shipping agents and vets accordingly; completing export health certificates; preparing quotations.
• Typing of reports; markings forms; insurance certificates; vetting certificates
• Answering the telephone
• Taking messages for the ambulatory department; arranging visits; dealing with emergency calls.
• Updating passports and maintaining the passport log
• Supporting colleagues; covering their work when required
• General office duties (eg filing, archiving, faxing, copying and scanning documents etc)
• Providing cover at our Tattersalls office during sales may be required

The ideal candidate will possess:-

• Exemplary organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Diligence and high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient Microsoft IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Some understanding of the equine industry would be advantageous

For further information about this position, please contact Laura Raistrick on 01638 782000 or email laura.raistrick@neh.uk.com