Temporary Administrative Assistant - Immediate Start

Tate; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional membership organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant for immediate start. This full-time role offers a £15.50 hourly rate, requiring experience in administration and strong organisational skills. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, managing phone calls, and assisting with office administration. Join a friendly team and make a difference from day one.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business administration or office support.
• Available to start Immediately.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and ensuring meeting rooms are set up.
• Answering and directing phone calls professionally.
• Updating daily spreadsheets and maintaining internal systems.
• General office administration and ad hoc support.

Skills

Business administration

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Spreadsheets

Job description

Temporary Administrative Assistant - Immediate Start

Temporary Administrative Assistant - Immediate Start
Location: Central Edinburgh
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (hybrid working) (Minimum 1 Month)
Rate: £15.50 per hour

Are you an experienced administrator, available to start Immediately? Our client, a respected professional membership organisation based in the heart of Edinburgh, is seeking immediate temporary administrative support to join their friendly and welcoming team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone agile and self-starting who enjoys being hands-on and making a difference from day one. The role is initially for at least one month, with the potential to be extended.

Key Responsibilities:

Welcoming guests and ensuring meeting rooms are set up and presentable
Answering and directing phone calls professionally
Updating daily spreadsheets and maintaining internal systems
General office administration and ad hoc support as needed

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in business administration or office support
Available to start Immediately
A confident, self-motivated approach with excellent organisational skills
Friendly, professional communication style - both in person and over the phone
Comfortable using spreadsheets and internal systems (training provided)
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environmentPlease be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application

Job Info

Job Title:

Temporary Administrative Assistant - Immediate Start

Company:

Tate

Location:

Posted:

Jul 25th 2025

Closes:

Aug 25th 2025

Sector:

Administration

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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