Temporary Receptionist/Office Support
Are you looking for a varied, engaging role that offers a great opportunity to utilise your administrative skills? As a Temporary Receptionist/Office Support, you will play an essential part in ensuring smooth front-of-house operations and supporting a busy office. This role offers steady work, a friendly environment, and a chance to develop your organisational abilities while contributing to the wider team.
Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated.
Temporary Receptionist/Office Support Responsibilities
This position will involve, but will not be limited to:
Managing front-of-house duties such as meeting and greeting guests, and booking meeting rooms to guarantee seamless visitor experiences and support company relationships
Handling incoming calls, checking messages, and managing the switchboard to ensure professional communication
Assisting with office administration including ordering supplies, managing post, and email correspondence to maintain efficient daily operations
Performing health and safety checks, setting up visitor fobs, and managing parking arrangements to uphold safety standards and operational smoothness
Supporting invoicing and financial tasks to help meet organisational financial processes
Collating and organising documents, aiding team members, and stepping in to cover ad hoc tasks to foster a flexible and helpful workspace
Temporary Receptionist/Office Support Rewards
£13 - £15 per hour depending on your skills and experience, paid weekly via PAYE
37.5 hours per week, with early start times (8am) and a standard Monday to Friday schedule
Parking on-site
The Company
Our client is a reputable and established organisation known for prioritising efficiency, reliability, and excellent customer service.
Temporary Receptionist/Office Support Experience Essentials
Proven experience in managing diverse administrative tasks within an office environment
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to quickly learn new software, particularly for switchboard management
Strong communication skills with a confident telephone manner
Demonstrating initiative, especially in quieter moments, by proactively supporting colleagues and finding ways to add value
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Location
This role is based in Oxford and is accessible by various transport links, with parking available on-site.
Action
If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.
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