Temporary Receptionist & Office Manager On behalf of our client 

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London Office (near Old Street Tube Station) 2-3 month contract Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm (to be confirmed) £17 per hour via Umbrella Company

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Words from our client “We deliver change for the better through the transformational and innovative expertise we provide to our clients. Our talented people are supported and trusted to help us grow and build for the future, in a collaborative culture, where we learn and enjoy new challenges.”

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Our client is looking for a confident, proactive Receptionist & Office Manager to join their London office on a temporary basis for 2-3 months. This is a varied, hands-on role that blends front-of-house presence with full office management responsibility.

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Important note: This is not a high-volume, super-busy front-of-house position. You will be the only person on reception for the majority of the time, so you must be genuinely happy working independently, self-motivating, and comfortable taking ownership of the office environment when no one else is around.

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How you’ll make an impact

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Be the welcoming first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees

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Keep the reception area and overall office tidy, professional, and well-presented.

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Handle calls, emails, deliveries, couriers, and general enquiries.

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Manage meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are set up and maintained.

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Oversee day-to-day office operations, including supplies, stock checks, and vendor coordination Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and maintenance providers.

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Support office events and team activities (mostly during normal hours, occasional after-hours - fully paid).

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Act as the primary facilities contact and escalate issues where needed.

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Own key Health & Safety duties, including fire safety compliance, fire marshal responsibilities, and serving as the First Aid point of contact.

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Maintain H&S records, incident logs, and follow up on actions.

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Assist the travel desk with bookings when required.

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Support any other ad-hoc requests.

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What’s important to our client

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Essential

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Previous experience in a Reception, Office Assistant, Office Manager, or Facilities role.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.

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Confident dealing with contractors, suppliers, and external partners.

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Knowledge of health & safety basics (fire safety, first aid processes) or willingness to train.

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Proficiency in MS Office or equivalent tools.  

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Desirable

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Fire Marshal or First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) this would be a big bonus.

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Experience with PAT testing scheduling or facilities coordination.

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Background in a fast-paced professional services or tech environment.

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Personal Attributes

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Professional, friendly, and approachable Proactive “see it, fix it” attitude.

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Calm under pressure and adaptable.

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Strong sense of ownership and pride in maintaining a great workplace.

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Self-motivated and comfortable working alone for long periods. 

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Our client is on an exciting journey, making a positive impact on both people and planet, and they’d love a curious, reliable person to help keep their London office running smoothly while they continue to grow.

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If this temporary opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV and a short note telling us why you’d be a great match.

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Right to Work Candidates must have full legal Right to Work in the UK for this temporary contract. We do not offer visa sponsorship or support.

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