Training Academy Assistant

  • The Advocate Group
  • Faringdon, Oxfordshire
  • Jan 09, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

Advocate Group is proud to represent a leading FMCG business in their search for a Temporary Training Academy Coordinator / Front of House Assistant to join their Training Academy based in Farringdon.

The Business:

  • Established FMCG organisation with a strong focus on training, development, and internal capability building
  • Professional academy environment supporting both internal teams and external partners
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of a busy training facility

The Role:

We are looking for a reliable and proactive candidate who can take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the Training Academy. Here s how:

  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors, couriers, and deliveries
  • Answer the door and manage post and parcel handling
  • Open and close the facility, taking on keyholder responsibilities
  • Source and coordinate models from local businesses and internal HQ teams
  • Manage and maintain the academy diary and room schedules
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth academy operations
  • Confirm facilities and room availability for training sessions
  • Turn rooms around between sessions and ensure they are set up correctly
  • General tidying and upkeep of the academy throughout the day
  • Restock tea and coffee stations and support small store sales and stock replenishment

Contract details:

  • Temporary role starting Thursday 22nd, ongoing until permanent recruitment
  • Working hours: 8:30am 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

About You:

  • Previous experience in a front-of-house, facilities, training coordination, or administrative role
  • Comfortable taking responsibility for opening and closing a site
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage diaries and multiple priorities
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career contact us today.

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Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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