Administrative Assistant

Our mission is to transform the way people end relationships in a kinder and better way, and to help couples avoid the emotional and financial turmoil of traditional solicitor approaches. As pioneers of working with couples, we've shaped the landscape of no-fault divorce and helped thousands untie the knot, amicably.

We are growing, our innovative tech-enabled and digital approach to divorce, separation and co-parenting means we do, and continue to help thousands of couples to separate in a better, more positive way, freeing people to focus on the emotional challenges and reducing the cost to themselves and society.

amicable promotes a collaborative culture and is rapidly growing to meet demand and legislation change.

Our values bring our purpose to life and makes what we do and how we do it unique: we are Kind to everyone we encounter, we embrace Trust & Professionalism , with a quest for Customer Focus that drives us to be more Pioneering .

We are proud to be part of the Octopus Group.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will support the CEO and the management team, ensuring smooth operations, coordinate projects and adding value through effective delivery. You will be able to work in a hybrid pattern with a minimum of two days at the 33 Holborn office per week.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the CEO and management team, ensuring efficient operation of the office.
• Assist with various administrative tasks as needed to support the team.
• Support the CEO and the management team in preparation for meetings and events, including preparing documents, reports, and presentations as well as communication on behalf of the CEO.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes if required as well as follow up on key action points. This also includes ad-hoc meetings as necessary.
• Create spreadsheets, reports, presentations, correspondence, and memos as requested by the CEO.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Facilitate setting up meetings with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Depending on the skill set, coordinate projects including scheduling meetings, tracking progress, and ensuring timely follow-ups. Work with the business and technical analysts to move requirements forward.
• Liaise between teams to ensure clear communication of project goals, scope, and timelines.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by coordinating testing activities, gathering feedback, and identifying areas for improvement.

You will have the following skills, knowledge and demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Exceptional level of accuracy and attention to detail as well as consistency in completing tasks.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to interact with various stakeholders. You are able to share information (emails, reports, presentations etc.) clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, complete tasks and coordinate projects on time.
• Ability to manage your time efficiently and adhere to deadlines. You will ask for priorities if there are multiple deadlines.
• Ability to bring solutions to problems and implement them, learn quickly to be able to add value to our projects.
• Ability to keep track of tasks and project stages and schedules.
• Ability to use software and IT technology the Company uses and to build up your knowledge in our products.
• Proactivity - ability to anticipate the needs of the CEO (and other key stakeholders) as well as ability to identify potential issues, take initiative, proactively gather information and prepare materials, act without being prompted or offer assistance.
• Flexibility - our team members work efficiently and support each other.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and understand the business and its needs.
• Alignment with amicable's mission and ability to demonstrate our values in all interactions, internally and externally.
• Self-reliance and ability to work independently to find solutions to problems.
• Fluency in English.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Basic salary of up to £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Private Health Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company laptop
• Pension scheme (after 3 months of employment).

We respect and value people's differences and believe that our teams are at their best when their members feel safe to bring their whole self to work. We are committed to creating an inclusive experience as well as equal opportunities for growth and development for all.