Office Administrator (12-Month FTC)

Allen Associates; Harwell; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

On-site parking

Job summary

Allen Associates is seeking a highly organised Office Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract to support a busy, community-oriented environment near Didcot.

You will provide front-of-house service, manage meeting bookings, handle data entry and filing, process expenses and invoices, and assist colleagues with ad hoc tasks. A full UK driving licence and own transport are essential.

On-site parking is available and the role offers a competitive hourly rate in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a commercial administrative position
• Confidence using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
• Full UK driving licence and own transport

Responsibilities

• Providing a professional front-of-house service to all visitors and callers
• Supporting meeting bookings, preparing spaces and materials for events and meetings
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and maintaining office records
• Processing expenses and invoices accurately and efficiently
• Coordinating and supporting in-office events and visitor arrangements
• Assisting colleagues with ad hoc administrative requests as needed
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of communal areas and resources

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organised

Verbal & written communication

Data entry

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Are you highly organised, proactive, and seeking a varied administrative role where your skills can make a real difference?

This is an excellent opportunity to support a vibrant organisation in a busy, community-oriented environment. Working on a 12-month fixed term contract, it will be essential you can start in the next few weeks.

Also, due to the location it will be essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle.

Office Administrator Responsibilities

• Providing a professional front-of-house service to all visitors and callers, representing the organisation positively.


• Supporting meeting bookings, preparing spaces and materials for events and meetings.


• Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and maintaining office records.


• Processing expenses and invoices accurately and efficiently.


• Coordinating and supporting in-office events and visitor arrangements.


• Assisting colleagues with ad hoc administrative requests as needed.


• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of communal areas and resources.

Office Administrator Rewards

• Competitive hourly rate


• Team oriented setting

The Company

Our client is a professional business with an inclusive and collaborative culture.

Office Administrator Experience Essentials

• Prior experience in a commercial administrative position


• Confidence working with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams


• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally


• Full UK driving licence and own transport

Location

Based near Didcot, the role will require a car to get to it. There is onsite parking available.