Receptionist & Office Administrator

Vwa Ltd; London; On-site; NOK 329,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

VWA is seeking a temporary Office Manager/Receptionist for a standalone role in central London. You will be the first face of a small, professional environment, reporting to the COO and working with two senior EAs.

The position supports a mid-move office relocation and requires proactivity and client-facing poise. Key responsibilities include visitor management, meeting logistics, tidying common spaces, coordinating travel, and event support.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in a reception or office admin role.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors and liaising with reception.
• Preparing next-day meeting schedules and assigning rooms.
• Keeping kitchen and meeting rooms tidy and reset throughout the day.
• Managing the office grocery/shop orders.
• Handling general office enquiries.

Skills

Reception experience

Office administration

Job description

Office Manager / Receptionist Family Office c.Up to £23p/h + holiday pay, dependent on experienceTemporary, 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 Manager/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 Manager/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.

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:

• At least one year's 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 OctoberCore hours 08:30-17:30/18:00, with some flexibility required for occasional later finishesLikely duration of 2-4 monthsCover required up to approximately 21st/22nd December, resuming 4th JanuaryFully office based, five days a weekUp to £23p/h + holiday pay, dependent on experience