Office Assistant

Lily Shippen Limited
London
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting a Temporary Office Assistant to join our client’s fast-paced and professional team in London. This is a short-term opportunity, ideal for someone with strong organisational and administrative skills who thrives in a front-of-house environment and enjoys being the face of an office. The successful candidate will be reliable, proactive, and able to hit the ground running to ensure a smooth and professional office operation during this period.

Office Assistant – Temporary | London | £14 per hour
Dates: 7th–10th April 2025 (with a 2-hour handover on Wednesday 2nd April)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Front of House: Welcoming visitors and clients, answering incoming calls, and managing general enquiries with a professional manner.
  • Administrative Support: Assisting with filing, scanning, document handling, and day-to-day office admin tasks.
  • Meeting Support: Booking and preparing meeting rooms, coordinating refreshments, and ensuring meetings run seamlessly.
  • Office Supplies: Managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers to ensure essential items are replenished.
  • Travel Coordination: Supporting the team with travel and accommodation arrangements as needed.
  • Database Management: Accurate data entry and maintaining internal records and systems.
  • Event Support: Providing ad hoc assistance for internal events and team activities.
  • Office Upkeep: Ensuring the office remains organised, presentable, and aligned with health and safety standards.

Person Specification:

  • Previous experience in an Office Assistant, Receptionist, or administrative support role.
  • Confident communicator with a friendly and professional demeanour.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Tech-savvy, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity to support a well-established business in a temporary office support role that will add value from day one.

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