Receptionist / Office Assistant

David Fickling Books Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

workplace pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

annual flu jab

vision test

Job summary

David Fickling Books Ltd in Oxford is seeking a friendly Receptionist / Office Assistant to join the Oxford office. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, callers and deliveries, helping to create a welcoming and professional environment.

This varied role covers reception, general admin and office support, with responsibilities such as managing post and deliveries, coordinating meeting rooms, and assisting with facilities and safety administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office environment is essential.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office is essential.
• Self-starter who is happy to take initiative and support wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing post and deliveries.
• Coordinating meeting rooms and office supplies.
• Supporting mailouts and events.
• Assisting with facilities and Health & Safety administration.
• Providing practical support to teams across the business.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist / Office Assistant

Oxford | Full-time, office-based | £29,000–£32,000

David Fickling Books and The Phoenix Comic are looking for a friendly, proactive and well‑organised Receptionist / Office Assistant to join our Oxford office.

As the first point of contact for visitors, callers and deliveries, you’ll play an important part in creating a welcoming and professional environment, while helping to keep the day-to‑day running of our busy office organised and efficient.

This is a varied, hands‑on role covering reception, general administration and office support. Responsibilities will include managing post and deliveries, coordinating meeting rooms and office supplies, supporting mailouts and events, assisting with facilities and Health & Safety administration, and providing practical support to teams across the business.

We’re looking for someone who is approachable, organised and confident communicating with a range of people. Previous experience working in an office environment is essential, along with confidence using Microsoft Office. You’ll be a self‑starter who is happy to take initiative, get stuck in and support wherever needed.

In return, we offer a collaborative and supportive working environment, the opportunity to gain experience across different areas of a creative publishing business,

• a workplace pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• annual flu jab
• vision test