Temporary Reception

3 days ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Allen Associates Full time

Temporary Reception & Administration Support

Are you an experienced administrator with a flair for front-of-house excellence? This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable and proactive professional to join a dynamic team on an immediate temporary basis, starting from January 2026. You’ll enjoy working in a varied role that combines reception duties with administrative support, offering a chance to develop your career in a engaging environment.

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 Reception & Administration Support Responsibilities
This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

Managing the front-of-house reception, providing a professional and welcoming experience for visitors and callers to support the company's excellent customer service standards.
Offering administrative assistance to the Operations Director and wider teams, including diary management, travel arrangements, and document preparation.
Covering reception duties and supporting during absences, ensuring consistent service levels.
Handling incoming enquiries and liaising with senior industry contacts with a polished and courteous manner.
Assisting with general office duties such as filing, data entry, mail handling, and ad hoc tasks to help maintain smooth office operations.
Supporting coordination of meetings, events, and internal communications to foster a productive work environment.
Demonstrating flexibility by multi-tasking efficiently when the reception area is quieter.
Temporary Reception & Administration Support Rewards

Hourly rate of £13 per hour, plus holiday pay.
Weekly PAYE payroll with prompt payments.
A supportive environment providing opportunities to refine your administrative and customer service skills.
The Company
Our client is a renowned organisation who pride themselves on fostering an innovative, supportive, and professional culture.

Temporary Reception & Administration Support Experience Essentials

Proven experience in a corporate reception or front-of-house role.
Strong administrative skills with prior responsibility for office tasks.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
IT literate, with full proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to manage multiple tasks with great attention to detail.
Confident, professional, and adaptable attitude.
Experience in customer service or similar settings is an advantage.
A positive approach aligned with the organisation’s values.
Location
This role is accessible by public transport and with parking facilities 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

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