Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Office Assistant
Full time, permanent
Southampton
Salary: £22,5k – £25,5k DOE
Our client, RS Studio are an architecture and planning business based in Southampton, Hampshire. Established in 2019, they provide pragmatic and tasteful architectural design solutions for residential, commercial and community properties.
Due to rapid growth within the company, they are now recruiting for an Office Assistant to join their friendly and innovative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for multiple aspects of the business: office duties, architectural duties, accounts, and marketing and in the future also assisting them in achieving industry accreditations e.g., ISO 9001, RIBA, Checkatrade, CHAS etc. Reporting into the Director, you will enjoy process driven workflows and ensure the smooth running of office processes and procedures.
Office Assistant, the role:
General Office Duties:
- Ensuring phone calls and emails are answered in a timely manner
- Bookings visits and meetings
- Handling insurance renewals
- Coordinating office maintenance and upkeep
- Managing company CRM systems
Architectural Duties:
- Updating clients on progress of works
- Entering data into CRM systems
- Accounting & Administration duties:
- Preparing accounts reconciliations
- Issuing client and supplier invoices
- Analysing and chasing debtors
Marketing:
- Obtaining reviews from clients
- Updating social media accounts
- Arranging company marketing materials
Office Assistant, the person:
- 5+ GCSEs grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of accounting systems i.e., Xero
- Excellent written and spoken English
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Organised and eager to learn
- Full UK Driving Licence
Office Assistant, the benefits:
- 28 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Discretionary Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Company access to well being and performance sessions
- Bonus scheme (5% max – after 6 months of employment)
- Great place to work with a fun, collaborative and flexible culture
- Access to further training and development
Pure Human Resources works in partnership with RS Studio in providing recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.
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: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Assistant roles across Pure Human Resources'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 Business Consulting.
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 £25,041 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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