Workplace Assistant (Part Time)

• Carry out daily workplace checks and report or resolve issues where appropriate.
• Undertake regular practical workplace tasks, including moving and setting up furniture, equipment, and office supplies, and assisting with office moves and room reconfigurations.
• Ensure meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, and breakout areas remain fully operational and presentable.
• Check workplace supplies and replenish stock.
• Assist with contractor visits and liaise with building management where required.
• Raise and track facilities helpdesk requests.
• Assist with office recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Help maintain storage areas and stationery rooms.
• Assist with office inventories and asset tracking.
• Undertake Fire Warden and/or First Aider training and provide support in these roles where required.

Reception & Administration Support

• Welcome visitors and provide reception cover during holidays, sickness, and other periods of absence.
• Answer and transfer incoming telephone calls where required.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing mail, courier, and deliveries.
• Book and prepare meeting rooms.
• Support our conferences, seminars, events, and away days.

Essential Requirements

• Experience within customer service, hospitality, office administration, or a similar support role would be advantageous.
• Comfortable undertaking regular practical and manual handling tasks associated with the role, including moving furniture, equipment, and office supplies.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in a wide variety of tasks.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with colleagues, clients, and visitors.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

At Frontier Economics, we are entirely employee-owned, meaning every team member has a voice in shaping the company’s future. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, open dialogue, and shared success. Our stimulating and thought-provoking projects are complemented by a supportive and dynamic work environment, designed to help you thrive and grow. We also offer:

• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year.
• Parental Pay: Enhanced pay of 26 weeks full pay for primary carers and 10 weeks full pay for partners.
• Learning & Development: Extensive L&D opportunities, including Career Development Reviews with support from a dedicated Mentor.
• Private Health Insurance: Bupa health insurance with optional family coverage (taxes paid by the employees and add-on for partners & children at an additional cost). Additional cover (e.g., optical, dental) can be added at the employee's expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential support for work-life balance, health, family issues, or job-related challenges, available for you and your immediate family members.
• Income Protection Insurance: All employees are covered by Frontier’s Group Income Protection Scheme for long-term illness or disability.
• Life Insurance: Company-funded Group Life Assurance Scheme, covering all permanent employees from their start date.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please email recruitment@frontier-economics.com.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here.