Temporary Administrative Assistant

Are you organised and detail-oriented? Do you enjoy supporting busy teams and ensuring smooth administrative processes? This Temporary Administrative Assistant role offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved in…

Pay rate £14 – £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 13 October 2026

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Are you organised and detail-oriented? Do you enjoy supporting busy teams and ensuring smooth administrative processes? This Temporary Administrative Assistant role offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved in higher education support within a respected education provider.

You will play a vital part in maintaining the efficient running of the academic office, helping to support admissions and student services until Christmas.

Please note, this is a full-time temporary position, paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start - lengthy notice periods cannot be accommodated. This assignment is fully office based.

Temporary Administrative Assistant Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

Supporting the admissions process by managing data and correspondence to ensure a seamless application journey.
Assisting with student record management.
Providing excellent clerical support and customer service to students and staff.
Assisting with interview scheduling and event coordination.
Preparing and maintaining reports, spreadsheets, and documentation.
Handling inbound enquiries via email and telephone
Temporary Administrative Assistant Rewards

The chance to gain valuable experience within a respected higher education environment.
A supportive team within a friendly, collaborative setting that values your contribution.
The Company

Our client is a well-established education provider with a rich history and a vibrant community.

Temporary Administrative Assistant Experience Essentials

Proven administrative experience, gained within a higher education setting.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficient in MS Office suite and adaptable to new systems.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Location

Based in Central Oxford, the organisation is easily accessible by public transport. 

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! 

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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