Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Office Assistant
Location: Edinburgh
About trip.com
Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM) is a leading one-stop travel service provider consisting of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, Travix, Travel Fusion and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group enables local partners and travellers around the world to make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services, through aggregation of comprehensive travel-related information and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of mobile apps, Internet websites, and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on Nasdaq in 2003, Trip.com Group has become one of the largest travel companies in the world in terms of gross merchandise value.
Purpose of the role
Supporting the Office Manager with all tasks related to maintaining the working environment for a busy call centre. This would suit a hospitality worker looking to move into a office environment.
Key Responsibilities
• General office and facility co-ordination
• Weekly/monthly compliance checks and testing and accurate record keeping.
• Reporting reactive maintenance works where necessary.
• General housekeeping: from replacing bulbs that have expired to ensuring
dishwashers are emptied and filled, keeping areas tidy and topping up coffee
machines where required.
• Reception - Receiving deliveries and putting them away.
• Meet and greet visitors to site and office tours.
• Ad hoc duties, including but not limited to responding and helping staff with
equipment/liaising with other departments to resolve any issues that may
arise.
• Stock take and maintaining stock levels
• Co-ordination of any office moves and liaising between support functions
where required.
Experience and Skills
Essential
• A professional attitude and manner are essential
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are essential
• IT Literate and ability to use all Microsoft applications
Desirable
• Previous experience working in a customer advisor / helpdesk or facilities role
• Previous experience dealing with customer queries
What we offer
· 32 days holiday
· Life assurance
· Health cash plan
· Annual travel bonus
· Gym discount
Why Trip.com?
We are an inclusive team of multi-lingual, goal-driven, friendly, and supportive colleagues who will help you gain valuable experience in a dynamic business setting.
Our teams are passionate about making every trip the perfect trip for over 400 million customers around the globe. You will be part of a journey of globalization and have a world-class stage to unleash your talent.
Essential • A professional attitude and manner are essential • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are essential • IT Literate and ability to use all Microsoft applications Desirable • Previous experience working in a customer advisor / helpdesk or facilities role • Previous experience dealing with customer queries
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: Internet & Web Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Assistant roles across Trip.com'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 Internet & Web Services.
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 £18,877 - £22,254 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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