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 (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn.