Temporary Receptionist/Office Support

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 www.allen-associates.co.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.