Office Assistant

Bournemouth (Office Based)

£25,000 - £28,000 + Benefits

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 15:00 or 10:00 - 16:00

mywork is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-paced, FCA-regulated business based in Bournemouth. Our client is looking for a highly organised and proactive Office Assistant to support their COO and play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative operations.

This is a fantastic part time opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking to develop their career. The role spans administrative, compliance, and HR support functions, making it ideal for a versatile professional who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work.

Our client is seeking an Office Assistant who will handle sensitive information with discretion, maintain accurate records, and help ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards. You will be the backbone of the office, supporting the COO directly while also contributing to compliance and HR activities.

Administrative Support

• Provide direct administrative support to the COO, including diary management and travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions for internal meetings.
• Manage correspondence, emails, and document filing systems (digital and physical).
• Act as a point of contact between departments and external stakeholders.

Compliance Support

• Assist in maintaining compliance documentation in line with FCA requirements.
• Support monitoring activities, audits, and regulatory reporting processes.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and records are up to date and properly stored.

HR Support

• Assist with recruitment administration - scheduling interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain employee records - GDPR.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support general office operations
• Ensure a professional and efficient office environment.
• Assist with internal communications

What our client Is looking for

Essential:

• Previous experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Experience in financial services or a regulated environment (FCA preferred).
• Exposure to compliance or HR functions.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles.
• Familiarity with CRM or HR systems.

As the prefered candidate you will be proactive, self-motivated, and reliable with a strong sense of responsibility. You should be adaptable in a fast-moving regulatory environment and professional and confident in dealing with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Career development, working within a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Pension
• Team lunches, events and activities.
• Health and Dental Insurance.