The opportunity
Bloomsbury Publishing has a bright, modern office just outside Oxford’s city centre. We are looking for a highly organised, capable and proactive office professional to spend four hours per day managing the day-to-day running of our office space, which is home to around 30 staff Mondays through Thursdays.
The role
We are looking for someone who is available every weekday morning from 8am until noon, therefore, the role is part-time. During the recruitment stage, there will be a chance to discuss an element of flexibility, for example, 9am to 1pm may better suit the successful candidate if they have other commitments.
Key responsibilities of the role include…
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Facilities/building management; ensuring our office space is well maintained, outsourcing tasks where necessary (e.g. maintenance and cleaning contractors).
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Liaise with our landlord to ensure the common areas of the building are well maintained.
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Assist with ad hoc projects, such as archiving or office tidy-ups.
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Day-to-day office management, including switchboard calls, incoming deliveries, and security procedures.
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Managing the post room and courier services.
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Maintaining an efficient and safe office environment.
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Ordering office supplies such as stationery.
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Coding and processing Facilities invoices for all UK offices.
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Managing meeting rooms and coordinating facilities aspects for in-house and external events.
Health & Safety
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Help manage DSE Assessments for all UK Bloomsbury staff.
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Organise Fire Marshal and First Aid training for all UK Bloomsbury staff.
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Be trained as Chief Fire Warden and Chief First Aid provider.
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Be trained as Chief Workstation Assessor.
Knowledge, skills and experience
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
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Experience in a similar role (office administration or office management).
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A solutions-focused approach to managing office space.
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Strong administrative skills and a high level of organisation.
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Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
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IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.
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Confidence in dealing with internal and external contacts, with the ability to work well with people and remain calm under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
Additional Information
The role is a part-time, in office five days per week, 12 month fixed-term contract position based at our Bloomsbury office at Kemp House, Chawley Park, Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9PH, UK.
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5 fully office-based days per week
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4 hours per day (typically 8am to noon)
Salary: £20,574 per annum / FTE £36,006
Please apply with a CV and cover letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button, detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above by 23:59 on Friday 12th of June 2026.
Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Holidays
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25 days holiday (Pro-rated for part-time employees)
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3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Other Benefits
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Two paid Personal Wellness Days
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Season Ticket Loan
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Learning & Development - Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub
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AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
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Ride to Work Scheme
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Peppy Health App
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In-house Doctor
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Eye Care Voucher Scheme
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EAP Advice and Counselling
Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
For additional benefits see below
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
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