To be responsible for a number of office systems including ordering stationery, petty cash, payment of invoices and fax / photocopier control. To provide a full and comprehensive administration / secretarial service. This will include acting personally on behalf of the Manager and conducting / initiating discussions with staff and external persons. To use own initiative in prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met. When appropriate, propose changes to working practices to maximise efficiency / effectiveness of role. To produce copy and / or audio typing of correspondence, reports, presentations and spreadsheets, ensuring all documents are accurate and produced to a high standard. To use Microsoft Office packages to produce reports, spreadsheets, presentations, emails to a high quality standard. To handle all correspondence, including opening, redirecting, distribution and drafting replies to all mail. At times be responsible, in the Managers absence, for opening, actioning and responding to emails and other correspondence To be responsible for day-to-day diary management, arranging and co-ordinating meetings and to resolve conflicting diary appointments