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Temporary Office Assistant

£14.06 - £16 per hour
Temporary

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

Job Requirements

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

  • 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.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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