Job Description
Role: Office Assistant\n\nLocation: Leeds City Centre\n\nContract Type: Temp to Perm (temping for 4 weeks before going permanent so must be available to start within 1 week)\n\nHours: 22.5 - 30 hours per week\n\nSalary: £27-28,000 (full time equivalent)\n\nAre you a proactive and organised professional with a passion for ensuring the smooth running of the office? Our client is seeking an Office Assistant to join their hard-working team in Leeds. This key role will help maintain an efficient and safe office environment while supporting business operations.
If you love to be organised and have experience of facilities and business support, this could be the role for you.\n\nMain Responsibilities:\n\nUphold effective facilities management, health and safety, and sustainability standards in the office.\nOversee local office stock, including sundries, ensuring a well-equipped workspace.\nHandle calls for the UK switchboard efficiently and courteously.\nSupport in arranging meeting rooms to ensure seamless operations.\nBuild and maintain effective relationships with building management services and office suppliers, resolving issues and escalating as needed.\nMaintain the office compliance programme related to health, safety, and environmental management, aligning with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.\nConduct new starter inductions and office tours, welcoming newcomers to the organisation.\nServe as a first aider and fire warden, ensuring staff safety.\nCollaborate closely with the Regional Office Manager, providing support and cover as required.\nProvide ad-hoc business administration support.\nCoordinate with UK Office Managers to facilitate health and safety training.\nWork with the Facilities Team on joint projects, including office moves, refurbishments, and sustainability improvements.\nManage finance tasks related to facilities services, including raising purchase orders, supplier setup and approvals, and logging office-related expenses. \n\nExperience Required:\n\nExcellent communication skills with a friendly and professional demeanour.\nPrevious experience in a Facilities or Office Support role is essential.\nBasic understanding of office health and safety requirements.\nProficient in Microsoft applications, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\n\nKey Skills:\n\nConfident communicator, capable of engaging with diverse individuals across the organisation.\nPositive and professional outlook, contributing to a supportive office culture.\nAbility to work independently and as a team player, adapting to varying demands.\nProactive approach with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills. \n\nHow to Apply:\n\nClick "Apply Now" and we're checking applications daily and contacting all suitable candidates.\n\nOffice Angels is an employment agency and business.
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