Job Role: Maternity Cover – Administrative Assistant

Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover) with potential for further employment
Working Hours: Full-time, including some weekends. Based in our Newquay office full time. 
Pay Rate: Based on experience

We are seeking a tech-savvy and organised Administrative Assistant with an interest in the surfing world to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our business, with responsibilities ranging from event coordination to social media management. If you’re passionate about surfing, proactive, detail-oriented, and quick to learn new systems, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Email Management: Answering and responding to emails efficiently and professionally.
• Booking Coordination: Organising and managing bookings for events, clients, and appointments.
• Event Coordination: Planning, coordinating, and supporting events, including surf-related activities.
• CRM Management: Inputting and managing data, as well as working with our customer relationship management (CRM) system.
• Data Handling: Collecting, organising, and inputting data across various platforms.
• Social Media: Creating and scheduling engaging content, with a particular focus on surfing and related activities.
• Newsletter Management: Assisting with YouTube content and using Mailchimp to create and distribute newsletters.
• Staff Coordination: Assisting with staffing needs and schedules.
• Financial Logging: Keeping accurate records of payments and transactions.
• International Trip Planning: Assisting in organising and coordinating international trips.
• Spreadsheet Management: Creating and maintaining accurate spreadsheets for various administrative tasks.

Key Requirements:

• A strong interest in the surfing world and understanding of surf culture.
• Must be tech-savvy and capable of quickly learning new software, systems, and processes.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and basic marketing strategies.
• Experience in admin, event coordination, CRM systems, and data management.
• Excellent communication and social skills for liaising with clients, colleagues, and partners.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Able to work in the Newquay office with occasional weekend availability.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about surfing and looking to develop their administrative skills in a dynamic, surf-focused environment. While this is initially a maternity cover position, there is potential for ongoing employment beyond the initial term.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter and a short video introducing yourself and why you want the job to rachel@womenandwavessociety.com by 14.10.24

We look forward to hearing from you!