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.

Lily Shippen – Office Assistant Recruitment London

Lily Shippen is a leading business and executive support recruitment agency in the UK. We recruit a broad range of HR and business support positions and connect businesses with exceptional talent. Our expertise extends to secretarial and administrative recruitment, ensuring you can hire an Office Assistant or Receptionist with the skills needed to drive your operations forward.

We recruit for a variety of roles including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chiefs of Staff, and HR professionals. Our recruitment services span across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Cheshire, and beyond – including remote and international roles. Whether you're looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we offer tailored recruitment solutions to help you find the right fit for your business.