Office Assistant (9 Month Maternity Cover Contract

£27,000 * Full‑time

My client, a well‑established organisation, is looking for a highly organised and proactive Office Assistant to join the team on a 9‑month maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily office organisation and ensure a professional working environment
• Monitor and replenish office supplies, supporting small‑scale procurement tasks
• Support HR processes such as onboarding, absence tracking and updating employee records
• Provide administrative assistance to the Office Manager and senior leadership
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Greet visitors, oversee deliveries and act as a first point of contact
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and respond to phone enquiries
• Arrange staff travel, accommodation and meeting logistics
• Maintain compliance, health & safety documentation and supplier records
• Support the creation of internal documents, reports and presentations
• Perform general administrative duties including scanning, filing, photocopying and shredding
• Schedule meetings, interviews and assist with diary coordination

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using office software and IT systems
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple tasks
• Approachable, supportive and able to work with colleagues at all levels
• Previous office‑based administrative experience is essential

What's on Offer

• £27,000 salary
• 9‑month maternity cover contract
• Full‑time working hours
• Supportive, collaborative and welcoming team environment