Part-Time Office Assistant
Location: City of London (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office)
Salary: £25,000–£32,000 per annum (pro-rata, DOE) plus benefits and discretionary bonus

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time Office Assistant to join a City-based international management consultancy known for its collaborative, encouraging, and empowering culture.

This hands-on and varied role involves juggling a wide range of tasks to create a best-in-class office environment and support the team.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of the office.
• Acting as a team assistant to the London-based team.
• Managing front-of-house duties, including meeting and greeting guests, preparing meeting rooms, and taking deliveries.
• Performing general office tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining the snack cupboard, arranging couriers, and answering calls on the main phone line.
• Organising office events and personal celebrations (e.g., weekly quizzes, Pizza Wednesdays, birthday celebrations).
• Maintaining printers (refilling paper and toner).
• Supporting the team with printing, binding, and other administrative tasks.
• Assisting with occasional travel arrangements for staff.
• Supporting Executive Assistants with ad hoc tasks.
• Acting as office Health & Safety representative, fire warden, and first aider alongside the support team.
• Providing occasional support to other operational streams as needed.

Skills Required

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated, confident, and capable of using initiative.
• Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills.
• A keen sense of humour and a positive attitude.

Specific Requirements

• A friendly, personable demeanour with a can-do attitude.
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a busy environment.
• Exceptionally organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a to-do list effectively.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly environment where no two days are the same. Ideal for someone looking to balance work with other commitments while gaining valuable experience in a professional setting.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary of £25,000–£32,000 per annum (pro-rata, dependent on experience).
• Excellent benefits, discretionary bonus, and regular company events and socials.

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