Are you an experienced Administrator who is used to providing support at a senior level?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are you calm under pressure?

We have just registered a rare opportunity to join a renowned research institute, working within a collaborative team to support senior business members.

The role is full time role (36.5 hours per week) and is likely to be ongoing until summer 2025. PLEASE NOTE - there is no parking on site or close by, so you must be able to commute via public transport.

This is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis. This role will start immediately, so sadly candidates with a lengthy notice period cannot be considered.

Temporary Administrative Assistant Responsibilities

Handling incoming mail, email and telephone calls
Researching and preparing information, drafting replies and responding
Arranging complex domestic and international travel, including booking flights, arranging accommodation and visas
Organising external seminars
Reception cover, including meeting and greeting visitors
Organising meetings, including agendas and minutes
Maintaining databases, lists, and filing systems
Ordering stationery supplies
Carrying out database and literature searches for research
Processing expenses
Temporary Administrative Assistant Rewards

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, the successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

Holiday pay
Valuable experience in a highly regarded organization
The Company

Our client is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence, delivering world leading programmes in research and education.

Temporary Administrative Assistant Requirements

Significant experience within administrative support at a senior level
Experience of booking complex travel arrangements
Excellent IT skills, including MS Word; Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as Adobe
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to draft  correspondence and produce high quality documents, including minutes
Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently using own initiative and with minimal supervision
   Experience of working in a higher education environment, along with demonstrable knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
Location

Our client is located in Oxford (OX3). Whilst there is no onsite parking, there are many public transport links.

Apply today, either online or directly to:

Hannah Bush | Allen Associates |

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