VACANCY: Peeple – Office and Training Admin Assistant

ocva.org; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Oxford is seeking an Office and Training Admin Assistant. This role involves providing administrative support, managing office tasks, and ensuring the smooth delivery of training courses. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, be IT proficient, and possess excellent communication abilities. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car are essential. This full-time position offers the potential for occasional home working.

Benefits

Certified Oxford Living Wage employer

Qualifications

• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive with initiative to anticipate the needs of the team.
• Confident IT user with a strong understanding of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to the training administration team.
• Be the first point of contact in the office, packaging and dispatching resources.
• Support the finance team and contribute to the smooth running of the office.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Home » News » VACANCY: Peeple – Office and Training Admin Assistant

VACANCY: Peeple – Office and Training Admin Assistant

July 31, 2025

Job title: Office and Training Admin Assistant

Role summary: This role provides essential administrative support to our training administration team and wider organisation. The position involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the smooth delivery of our training courses. You will be the first point of contact in the office, responsible for packaging and dispatching resources on time, supporting the finance team, and contributing to the smooth running of the office.

We are seeking an individual who is highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. You should be proactive, using your initiative to anticipate the needs of the team and organisation, and be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in all tasks.

A problem-solving mindset is essential, enabling you to identify issues and offer effective solutions. You should have a friendly, approachable nature and always be willing to assist others. You will enjoy working at all levels, possess excellent communication skills, and be diplomatic. A confident IT user with a strong understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. The ideal candidate will be comfortable using various IT packages and willing to support colleagues across the organisation with their IT needs.

Job location: The post is office based at The Peeple Centre, Littlemore, OX4 with the option to work from home occasionally.

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Contract is: FTC 14 Months Maternity Cover

Job description: Full information about the vacancy and application process is contained in the job description and person specification on the website.

Please note: this role requires a degree of physical ability, as the role involves carrying the packaged resources to and from the post office. We will need to see original copies of relevant qualifications and proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. It is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.

We are a certified Oxford Living Wage employer.

OCVA is a registered charity No. 1108504 and a company limited by guarantee No. 05363946. Registered in England and Wales. VAT registration no. 948566174.