Temporary Office Assistant

Allen Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Holiday pay

Variety of assignments across Oxfordsh

Potential for longer-term opportu

Job summary

Allen Associates is seeking reliable Temporary Administrators and Temporary Office Assistants to support a variety of clients across Oxfordshire. Roles involve handling inquiries, data entry, calendar management, and travel arrangements in fast-paced environments.

Successful candidates will be proactive, able to work to deadlines, and demonstrate strong IT skills with experience in commercial administration.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience within a commercial environment.
• A positive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to contribute and add value.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, along with experience using a range of other systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple inboxes
• Answering calls and directing them appropriately
• Maintaining both paper-based and digital filing systems
• Accurately inputting data
• Responding to queries and resolving issues as they arise
• Coordinating meetings and preparing supporting materials
• Managing diaries and schedules
• Organising travel and accommodation arrangements

Skills

Administrative experience

Can-do attitude

Work under pressure

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Allen Associates, we are always keen to register Temporary Administrators and Temporary Office Assistants to support our valued clients in a range of assignments.

Working in fascinating businesses around the County, temporary workers play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, assisting with a variety of essential administrative tasks.

To thrive in these fast-paced roles, you will need to be free at short notice, you should demonstrate a proactive "can-do" mindset, as well as confident IT skills underpinned with proven expertise gained in a commercial administrative position.

Key responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing multiple inboxes
• Answering calls and directing them appropriately
• Maintaining both paper-based and digital filing systems
• Accurately inputting data
• Responding to queries and resolving issues as they arise
• Coordinating meetings and preparing supporting materials
• Managing diaries and schedules
• Organising travel and accommodation arrangements

To succeed in these assignments, you will be confident in your abilities and must be committed to delivering work to a high standard.

Job Requirements

• Proven administrative experience within a commercial environment
• A positive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to contribute and add value
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, along with experience using a range of other systems

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rates, plus holiday pay
• Opportunity to gain experience with a variety of innovative and interesting organisations across Oxfordshire
• Many temporary roles have the potential to lead to longer-term opportunities

Location

Our clients are located across Oxfordshire, with many based in the City Centre and the nearby business parks.

Some roles offer on-site parking.