Receptionist / Office Assistant

jobs24.co.uk; 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

Oxford office is seeking a friendly, proactive Receptionist / Office Assistant to join our team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and calls, manage post and deliveries, coordinate meeting rooms, and help keep the office running smoothly.

The role covers reception, administration, and office support. You\'ll need experience in an office, confidence with Microsoft Office, and a hands-on, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Friendly, proactive receptionist with strong organisational skills.
• Experience in an office environment is essential.
• Confident communication with diverse people.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude and willingness to help across tasks.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors and callers, manage post and deliveries.
• Coordinate meeting rooms and office supplies.
• Support facilities, Health & Safety administration, and event tasks.
• Assist teams across the business with administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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,

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