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Your new company

A well-established , London ‑ based professional services organisation is seeking a Temporary Office & Operations Administrator to support its busy headquarters. The business operates within the consultancy sector and is known for delivering a high ‑ quality, client ‑ focused service across its operations.

This is a full ‑ time, office ‑ based role (Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, 37.5 hours per week). The initial contract will run for 3–6 months, with a strong possibility of permanent opportunities depending on business needs and performance.

Your new role

As the Office & Operations Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and play a key role in ensuring the smooth day ‑ to ‑ day running of the London office. You will support both internal teams and external stakeholders, helping to maintain a professional, welcoming, and well ‑ organised workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for guests and visitors, ensuring a positive and professional welcome

• Managing meeting room bookings, diaries, and associated logistics

• Coordinating appointments and liaising with clients and stakeholders in person and by phone

• Organising catering for meetings and internal or external events

• Supporting the delivery of office and client events, including staff engagement initiatives

• Liaising with building management, facilities providers, security, and reception teams on day ‑ to ‑ day office matters

• Supporting onboarding processes for new starters and coordinating leaver processes in line with global procedures

• Handling a wide range of administrative tasks to support office operations and business support teams

• Coordinating stationery and business card orders across multiple regional locations

• Managing office supplier accounts and deliveries, including refreshments and consumables

• Working closely with central business support colleagues and contributing to regular updates and meetings

• Acting as a point of contact for basic IT and connectivity issues within the office and liaising with technical teams as required

• Preparing and issuing internal communications and office updates

• Maintaining building access controls, including issuing and cancelling access passes

This is a varied, hands ‑ on role offering exposure to multiple parts of the business within a fast ‑ paced environment.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong office administration experience and a proactive, service ‑ driven mindset. You should have:

Previous experience in an office support, facilities, or administrative role

A strong commitment to delivering excellent service and maintaining a professional office environment

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

A friendly, approachable manner and confidence interacting with a wide range of stakeholders

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively

Strong multitasking and logistical coordination experience

The ability to build positive working relationships across teams and functions

A reliable, flexible approach to work within a fully office ‑ based setting

If you enjoy being at the heart of an organisation and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this opportunity offers excellent exposure and the potential for longer ‑ term progression.

What you'll get in return

In addition to a competitive hourly rate (paid weekly), you’ll benefit from an efficient timesheet process and the support of a dedicated consultant throughout your assignment. This role provides hands ‑ on experience within a growing organisation and the chance to develop your research and analytical skills further. You will receive structured guidance and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic and expanding team.

What you need to do now

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