Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Office Assistant to help with the day-to-day office duties within the Reception/Admin department.
Duties:
Duties will include answering and directing incoming calls.
First Point of Contact Greeting Visitors and providing refreshments
Assisting with Human Resources
Booking Transport
Assisting with Purchasing
Data Inputting
General Office Duties
Reporting to the Reception/Administration Supervisor
We are looking for an outgoing, reliable, person, who works well under-pressure, has a good attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and can undertake a variety of day-to-day office support tasks.
Excellent timekeeping and attendance are also critical to this role.
Hours of work are 39 hours.
Monday to Thursday 0730 – 1630
And working an alternative
Friday 0700 – 1300
£9.50 - £10ph
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £9.50-£10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead, NE10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Assistant roles across Go-To Outsourcing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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