Temporary Administrative Assistant – Immediate Start

Tate Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant for an immediate start. This full-time temporary position involves various admin tasks, including welcoming visitors, answering phones, and supporting meetings. Candidates should have some admin experience, a positive attitude, and be comfortable with Microsoft Office. The role requires someone who can work independently in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Some previous admin experience (office, reception, or similar).
• Positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to manage your time and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and setting up meeting rooms.
• Answering phones and monitoring shared inboxes.
• Updating spreadsheets and internal systems.
• Booking rooms and helping with meeting logistics.
• Supporting events and general day-to-day office tasks.

Skills

Admin experience

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Temporary Administrative Assistant – Immediate Start

Location: Central Edinburgh

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (Minimum 1 Month)

Rate: £15.50 per hour

Sector: Professional Membership Organisation

We’re working with a well-respected professional organisation in the heart of Edinburgh who are looking for a friendly and reliable Temporary Administrative Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a great opportunity for someone with some admin experience who’s confident, organised, and happy to get stuck in. You’ll be joining a genuinely lovely team who will support you, but they’re looking for someone who can take initiative and work independently too.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be helping out with a mix of general office and admin tasks, including:

• Welcoming visitors and setting up meeting rooms
• Answering phones and monitoring shared inboxes
• Updating spreadsheets and internal systems
• Booking rooms and helping with meeting logistics
• Supporting events and general day-to-day office tasks

You might also lend a hand with committee support, member services, or facilities – so there’s plenty of variety.

What We’re Looking For

• Some previous admin experience (office, reception, or similar)
• A positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to manage your time and work independently
• Friendly, professional, and happy to help out wherever needed