Administrative Assistant in Reading

Founded in 1981, TCL Electronics is a global leader in consumer electronics with over 130,000 employees across more than 160 countries. We are proud to be the Global No.1 brand in Mini LED TVs, Google TVs, and Ultra-Large Screen TVs. Our brand ethos, “Inspire Greatness”, underpins everything we do and drives our commitment to innovation, quality and people.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a hands-on, organised and people-focused Administrative Assistant / Intern to join our UK team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is to support the smooth day-to-day running of the office and wider business operations, helping to create an efficient, welcoming and well-organised working environment in which our people can do their best work. The role is primarily focused on general administration and office support, with occasional involvement in basic HR administration activities.

This is a varied and practical role, well suited to someone at an early stage of their career or someone with existing administrative experience who enjoys variety, working with people and taking ownership of office operations. The ideal candidate will enjoy multitasking across a wide variety of tasks and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented and willing to get involved in different aspects of day-to-day operations. You will also bring a positive, can-do attitude, enjoy working with people and contribute to creating a welcoming and collaborative office environment that supports team engagement and wellbeing.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and office support to ensure efficient business operations.
• Ensure the office environment reflects and enhances our culture and helps to foster collaboration.
• Liaise with suppliers and support the procurement and inventory management of office supplies.
• Act as a key point of contact for building management and facilities-related enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of company assets and filing systems, both digital and physical.
• Ensure workspaces are appropriately equipped and well maintained.
• Support the administration of access control systems, including issuing and revoking access for employees and contractors.
• Provide a professional and friendly first point of contact for visitors and guests.
• Support team members with administrative tasks related to company presentations, visits, events and exhibitions.
• Occasionally support basic HR administration tasks, including onboarding and offboarding coordination.
• Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the HR team when required.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in an administrative, office support or coordination role is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience working in a corporate, multinational or fast-paced environment is an advantage.
• Some exposure to HR or people administration is desirable but not required.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, hands-on and flexible approach to work.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• A people-oriented mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); generally tech-savvy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.
• Mandarin language skills are an advantage.