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<\/p>\nWANT to move on up but not quite ready for a top job? Then step into an assistant role.<\/p>\n
From\u00a0to Executive\u00a0Assistants\u00a0to Admin Assistants to Celebrity\u00a0Assistants, being a right-hand man or woman will boost your CV and employability in any industry. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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The role is unique as it gives you a chance to learn the ropes, without being put under the same pressure as your boss.<\/p>\n
So assist yourself in finding your next role by reading our Sun Jobs top tips.<\/p>\n
The job title \u2018assistant\u2019 means you\u2019re helping your boss, not that you are second best.<\/p>\n
Use your time to\u00a0work like you\u2019re in the main role already gaining relevant professional qualifications, taking on extra responsibilities and demonstrating you can cope with a promotion when the time comes.<\/p>\n
An\u00a0assistant\u00a0role puts you in the best possible position for learning on the job. <\/p>\n
You\u2019ll have access to everything your team or boss does but you won\u2019t be the one \u2013 yet \u2013 making the big decisions.<\/p>\n
Be smart, get involved with every project which will teach you extra skills and increase your own visibility.<\/p>\n
Assistants\u00a0have access to everyone their boss works with. <\/p>\n
As part of your role, you\u2019ll meet people from across the company and your industry. <\/p>\n
Use this time to build up your network and find people who can help you further your ambitions.<\/p>\n
An assistant role can provide a good lifelong career \u2013 you have enough to make your job interesting but not the full-om pressure of a management role.<\/p>\n
Consider if you want to stay at this level or move up to management. Assistant\u00a0roles can be the springboard to top jobs. <\/p>\n
If climbing the career ladder appeals, take relevant courses, assess the management skills you\u2019ll need and let your HR department know you want to be considered for any internal vacancies.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Step up and take the seat next to your new boss. Here are the best new assistant positions on Sun Jobs this week.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Educate yourself on the benefits of this brilliant school role.<\/p>\n The Job:<\/strong>\u00a0Astrea Academy Trust has an opportunity for an\u00a0Admin Assistant\u00a0to join the team at Kingfisher Primary Academy in Doncaster.<\/p>\n What You\u2019ll Do:<\/strong>\u00a0The Admin Assistant will provide high-quality business support administration, ensuring the smooth running of the school, in line with the priorities of the Operations Manager, including taking responsibility for managing student information on the school MIS.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong>The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy administrative role, preferably working with a variety of IT systems from word processing to spreadsheet management and database operation. Knowledge of school systems and GDPR principles would be an advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n Apply Now:\u00a0<\/strong>See further details of this\u00a0Admin Assistant\u00a0role, along with other opportunities at\u00a0Astrea Academy Trust, here.<\/p>\n Trade up to this top-notch trade counter job.<\/p>\n The Job:<\/strong>\u00a0Headlam Group PLC, Europe\u2019s largest floor covering distributor, is hiring a\u00a0Trade Counter Assistant.<\/p>\n What You\u2019ll Do:<\/strong>\u00a0As Trade Counter Assistant, you\u2019ll provide support to the Trade Counter Manager in the day-to-day running of the trade counter, dealing with customers and suppliers both face to face and on the phone. <\/p>\n You\u2019ll be responsible for contributing to sales targets and KPIs, ensuring customers are served efficiently and correctly, and conducting inventory checks, as well as placing stock orders and replenishing shelf stock.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll Need:\u00a0<\/strong>The right person for this role will have past experience working in a trade, warehouse or retail operations environment; good verbal communication skills; attention to detail; and excellent computer and keyboard skills. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.<\/p>\n Apply Now:\u00a0<\/strong>See further details of this\u00a0Trade Counter Assistant\u00a0role, along with other opportunities at\u00a0Headlam Group PLC, here.<\/p>\n Show your care with this assistant role for someone very special.<\/p>\n The Job:<\/strong>\u00a0Harrier House Care Home is looking for a\u00a0Care Assistant, with both part- and full-time hours available across day and night shifts.<\/p>\n What You\u2019ll Do:<\/strong>\u00a0As Care Assistant, you\u2019ll be an important part of each resident\u2019s day-to-day life. <\/p>\n You will offer both emotional and physical support to residents while assisting with meal times, personal care, leisure activities and more.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll receive thorough induction with one of Harrier House Care Home\u2019s experienced mentors, and training will be provided before you begin, with further training and development taking place throughout your career.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/happy-supermarket-customer-using-self-765960471.jpg\")
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