Temporary Team Admin Assistant – Maternity Cover

About the role

SAOTA is looking for a highly organised Temporary Team Admin Assistant to provide essential support during a maternity leave period. This full‑time hybrid role ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations across multiple workstreams and offers a structured environment for an experienced administrator.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings and coordinate calendars.
• Prepare, format and file documents.
• Handle email correspondence and follow‑ups.
• Assist with onboarding, internal coordination and team logistics.
• Capture data, support report preparation and maintain records.
• Ensure admin processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Offer ad‑hoc support as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an administrative, office support or team assistant role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, reliable and adaptable, comfortable working independently and within a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract covering the duration of maternity leave.
• Full‑time hybrid working arrangement.
• Market‑related remuneration based on experience.
• Opportunity to work within an internationally recognised architecture and design studio.