Office Administrator / Receptionist

7-HIR/LW
Office Administrator / Receptionist
Family Office
c.Up to £23p/h + holiday pay, dependent on experience
Temporary, 2-4 months
Fully office based - Mayfair
About the Client:
One of VWA's clients, a private family office based in central London, are looking for a temporary Office Administrator/Receptionist to join them on a standalone basis. The office is currently relocating to a brand-new space, and this is a great opportunity to be the first face of a small, professional and fast-paced environment.
About the Role:
This is a standalone Office Administrator/Receptionist role, ideal for someone who can hit the ground running with minimal handholding, particularly given the office is mid-move. The role will report into the COO and work closely with two senior EAs. The responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Meeting and greeting visitors, liaising with the building's reception team downstairs
Preparing next-day meeting schedules and assigning meeting rooms
Keeping the kitchen and meeting rooms tidy and reset throughout the day
Managing the office grocery/shop order
Handling general office enquiries
Providing event support, working alongside one of the EAs
Providing ad hoc travel support where needed
Candidate Specification:
Previous experience in a reception or office admin role, ideally within financial services or a family office
Experience working in a small, professional office environment
Confident, energetic and personable - comfortable being the "first face" of the office
Able to read the room and use initiative without being told what to do
Able to hit the ground running with minimal training
Additional Information:
Start date on or around 27th October
Core hours 08:30-17:30/18:00, with some flexibility required for occasional later finishes
Likely duration of 2-4 months
Cover required up to approximately 21st/22nd December, resuming 4th January
Fully office based, five days a week
Up to £23p/h + holiday pay, dependent on experie...