Office Assistant

Are you an organised and proactive Administrator or Office Assistant, seeking a fast-paced temporary role that offers variety and the chance to make a real impact?

This is an exciting opportunity to support a commercial business, ensuring the smooth operation of high-end offices. You will have the chance to develop your skills, working with a proactive team dedicated to excellence.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis; it is full time, working 40 hours per week and will require an immediate start in early January 2026. 

The working hours are usually between 7:30am – 4:30pm or 8am – 5pm, with an unpaid lunch break.

Temporary Office Assistant Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Supporting the Office Manager to maintain high standards across facilities, cleanliness, and colleague experience.
• Acting as the first point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to resolve maintenance, cleaning, and equipment issues swiftly.
• Assisting with office moves, relocations, and event preparation.
• Providing Reception cover when needed, delivering a professional welcome for visitors and staff.
• Assisting with onboarding new team members and supporting internal communication for service consistency.
• Overseeing stationery, kitchen supplies, and office equipment.
• Supporting health & safety compliance.

Temporary Office Assistant Rewards

• Exposure to a reputable company committed to high standards and ongoing development.
• Supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

The Company

Our client is a global organisation with an impressive reputation.

Temporary Office Assistant Experience Essentials

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, commercial administration role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident in using Office suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment.
• Flexible approach with a proactive attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player with a keen eye for detail.

Location

This role is based in North Oxfordshire, within a highly accessible business environment. It benefits from excellent transport links, and on-site parking is available.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today!

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.