Ready to work under pressure
Maintaining diaries, Arranging appointments, Taking messages, Typing and word processing, Filing
Organizing and servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes)
Managing databases
Prioritizing workloads
Recruiting, training and supervising junior staff
Handling correspondence, Liaising with relevant organizations
Implementing new procedures and administrative systems
Coordinating mail-shots and similar publicity tasks.
The work offers excellent promotional prospects via advancement into senior administrative and secretarial positions, or by moving into related employment areas, such as marketing, human resources and public relations.