Office Assistant

Office Administrator (Temp-to-Perm)

Salary: £16ph-18ph (based on experience)

Location:

Central London

Contract:

Temporary (3 months), with a view to permanent

Set up: 4 days in office, Fridays from home

Hours:

9:00am - 5:30pm

Start date:

Late August / September

A dynamic and forward-thinking life sciences firm based in Central London is looking for a proactive Office Administrator to join their friendly, social team on an initial 3-month temporary basis, with a strong view to going permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright graduate or business diploma graduate with some office experience, looking to build their career within a fast-paced, sociable environment.

The Role:

Reporting into the team, you'll take ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the office, supporting across a variety of administrative and communications-based tasks.

• Being the first point of contact for incoming phone and email enquires
• Ensuring the office is well stocked with snacks, coffee and milk daily
• Ordering office supplies
• Monitoring IT equipment
• Coordinating company-wide meetings, such as company updates and interviews, with guidance from the team
• Compiling and circulating the monthly newsletter
• Maintaining the shared calendar (annual leave, birthdays, company-wide events)
• Tracking birthdays, sending cards and organising leaving gifts
• Supporting the social committee
• Updating the CRM system and ensuring the team logs their time monthly
• Booking dinners, flights and accommodation
• Assisting with the coordination of development days and venue bookings
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

• Proactive, quick to learn and happy to get stuck into tasks of all sizes
• Personable and not precious - a true team player
• A bright graduate or diploma graduate with some office experience
• Strong MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
• Full right to work in the UK