Admin jobs in Oxford

Administration is one of the most important, varied and transferable career options throughout the business sector. Effective administrators ensure that a company’s operations run smoothly and efficiently and there’s high demand for people who are capable, adaptable and organised.

Admin jobs offer:

• Career progression potential
• The opportunity to work in different industries and sectors
• Flexible, temporary and permanent options
• The scope to learn and develop specialist skills
• A fast-paced, people-focused role.

Many of our candidates build long-term careers in administration, progressing into senior support, operations and office management positions. Others use the transferable skills gained in administration roles to move into areas such as HR, marketing, finance, events or project management.

We support employers looking for talented people in a broad range of admin jobs in Oxford and Oxfordshire, including:

• Admin & general business support – Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Team Administrators and Business Support Administrators
• Executive support roles – Executive Assistants, PAs and Receptionists
• Office & operation coordination – Office Coordinators, Office Managers, Operations Assistants and Project Administrators
• Operations and/or customer support – Operations Assistants, Project Administrators and Customer Support Administrators
• Specialist administration roles – HR Administrators, Marketing Administrators, Events Administrators and Customer Support Administrators.

We specialise in recruiting for both temporary and permanent administration roles with organisations of all sizes and in a variety of locations in Oxford and Oxfordshire.

The most successful administrators possess a combination of organisational and communication skills combined with attention to detail and a proactive approach. While requirements will vary depending on the role and the sector, employers value candidates with:

• Strong organisational abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literacy and confidence
• Diary and inbox management experience
• Customer service capabilities
• Data entry and database management expertise
• Workload prioritisation
• A team-focused, positive, can-do attitude.

If you’re new to administration and looking to further your career in this area, remember that employers today value transferable skills such as attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn just as much as hands-on experience.

Our clients are looking for both permanent and temporary administrators in Oxford.

Temporary administrative roles are an excellent way to:

• Build experience in an office environment
• Develop new skills, both traditional and technological
• Gain exposure to a variety of different sectors
• Increase your flexibility around your work commitments
• Secure long-term opportunities after your temp assignment finishes.

Permanent administrative jobs offer candidates the opportunity to develop their careers, often progressing into senior support, operations, or management roles.

Our dedicated team of consultants can advise you on which opportunities are most suited to your own personal experience, career ambitions and working availability.

We’ve been supporting clients and candidates across Oxfordshire since 1988. We implicitly understand the local employment market and work closely with many of the region’s most prestigious employers.

Our long-standing professional relationships mean that we’re regularly trusted to recruit for Oxford administrative jobs that haven’t yet been advertised elsewhere, giving our clients and our candidates a significant advantage.

We also understand the challenges across the county's different sectors. Because of our consultative approach, we can focus on helping candidates find roles where they can both make a difference and thrive.