Office Assistant (Part-Time)
hace 2 días
Purley
Office Assistant (Part-Time) Location: Purley, Surrey Reports to: Office Operations Manager Permanent position, part-time hours - 25 hours per week 10am - 3pm Monday - Friday Our story so far.. At Tjarks and Tjarks, creativity meets craft. For over 35 years, we’ve been shaping bold, distinctive brands that don’t just sit on the shelf, they stand out and get chosen. Trusted partners to our clients across decades, we help navigate the ever-evolving world of shoppers and retail, designing packaging that connects, competes, and converts. From big ideas to flawless execution, we deliver a true 360° design-to-artwork approach. Efficient, precise, and globally consistent. We don’t just collaborate, we create as one. Our team of experts blend imagination with technical excellence to bring brands to life in a seamless, truly integrated way. The Role We are looking for a bright, people-centric assistant to join our growing team on a part-time basis! You’ll be the face of the office, welcoming visitors, suppliers, and couriers, and making sure everyone feels looked after from the moment they arrive. You’ll keep things moving day to day: answering calls and emails, making sure queries get to the right people, booking meeting rooms, and arranging hospitality when needed. You’ll also keep the reception area looking sharp and on point. On top of that, you’ll help keep communication running smoothly across phone and voicemail, and log any IT issues so they get sorted quickly with external support. Key responsibilities Front-of-house & daily operations • Meet and greet all visitors, suppliers, and couriers with a warm, professional manner., • Answer and route incoming calls, emails, and post; triage queries for the wider team., • Book meeting rooms, arrange hospitality, and manage visitor security., • Maintain a welcoming and polished reception area., • Manage the company phone and voicemail systems., • Log and escalate IT issues, liaising with external IT support providers. Backup office management & logistics • Take ownership of daily office operations in the Office Managerʼs absence, including oversight of maintenance, cleaners, and contractors., • Monitor health & safety compliance and track office spend against budget., • Maintain stock of office and kitchen supplies; raise purchase orders and reconcile invoices., • Arrange couriers (e.g., UPS for GMG proofs) and manage business/international travel., • Oversee timesheet and attendance system administration., • Provide light PA support to Managing Directors (e.g., diary scheduling, preparing expenses)., • German QC & advanced tasks, • Proofread presentations, marketing materials, and contracts in German; flag errors and suggest corrections., • Act as a first-pass contract reviewer or negotiator (with leadership guidance)., • Support project teams with ad-hoc research or client comms in German., • Personable, calm under pressure, and able to represent a creative brand confidently., • Exceptional time-management and multi-tasking skills, • Eagle-eyed proof-reader; quality-first mindset., • Tech-savvy: Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and confidence learning new tools. Experience: • Previous experience in a busy reception, office coordination, or administrative support role (especially in a design or creative environment)., • Exposure to client service or hospitality., • Eligible to work in the UK and commute to Purley five days per week., • Languages: Fluent English, German (preferential) Our Team & our values We’re a vibrant, creative crew who care as much about our culture as the work we make. Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, they were crafted by our team and guide everything we do. Be Innovative – Think Ahead Be collaborative – Succeed together Be Supportive – Lift each other up Be All In – Show up with purpose We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join our growing squad in our Purley studio. If you’re ready to collaborate, create, and be part of something truly awesome, this is your playground.