Environment Assistant/Admin. Assistant

We are looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic person to support the work of the Waste South team in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Our work is varied and interesting and no two days are quite the same. You will provide administrative support enabling the team to meet their business targets and ultimately helping to secure positive outcomes for people, wildlife and the environment.This support role is predominantly office based but there may be some opportunity to shadow or assist other members of staff whilst working out on site. You will be part of a network of assistants in the Environment Management department where you will share best practice, support each other and pool resources across the department. Ideally you will have proven administrative or secretarial experience. We are seeking people who have;• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being tactful with customers,• self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changeable deadlines,• the ability to manage a diary and perform administrative tasks,• an ability to make timely and rational decisions based on relevant information and experience,• proficiency and perhaps skills to be innovative in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn about our internal IT systems and procedures,• a desire to help improve and protect the environment, a knowledge of environmental issues will help you but are not essentialThe ideal candidates must also have a positive attitude, be confident in engaging with staff and members of the public (over the phone and in person), and be comfortable working on their own and within a team.