Office Host – Wilmslow
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum (DOE) plus benefits
Hours: Full time, 9:00am - 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week) with occasional flexibility for early starts or late finishes based on business needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Host to join a forward-thinking and reputable organisation with a fantastic culture. This is a full-time office-based role in their Wilmslow office, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with prior office management, front-of-house, or hospitality experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.

This newly created role focuses on delivering a premium in-office experience for both clients and colleagues while ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Management:

  • Maintaining a tidy working environment, including enforcing a clear desk policy.
  • Monitoring and ordering consumables and stationery stock levels.
  • Coordinating with IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and other central teams to ensure business needs are met.
  • Setting up and maintaining meeting rooms, arranging refreshments, and ensuring high-quality experiences for all visitors.

• Event Coordination:

  • Organising office-based events in collaboration with the central Office Services team, including furniture arrangements, catering, and operational support.

• Administrative Duties:

  • Managing incoming and outgoing post, including couriers and Royal Mail.
  • Supporting document management tasks such as archiving and file closures.
  • Assisting the Facilities team with building checks and maintenance reporting.

• Client and Colleague Support:

  • Meeting and greeting clients and visitors, providing a warm and professional welcome.
  • Supporting new starters during their onboarding process.
  • Preparing office seating plans and coordinating internal office moves.

• IT and General Support:

  • Offering basic IT assistance under the guidance of the IT team.
  • Providing ad-hoc support to colleagues within the office as needed.

Person Specification

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Presentable and personable, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and successful professional services organisation known for its supportive culture and low staff turnover. The company prioritises employee development and offers a collaborative, people-focused working environment.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary of up to £25,000 per annum (DOE).
• Bonus scheme.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Generous benefits package.
  

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

We recruit for various roles, including Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Private PAs, Office Managers, Chief of Staff positions, and Office Hosts, as well as supporting founders, businesses, and leaders in their search for exceptional talent. Our recruitment services span across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cheshire, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for temporary, permanent, or fixed-term contracts, we work to find the perfect match for your business needs.

Additionally, we specialise in recruiting for professional services organisations, offering bespoke solutions to help you find exceptional candidates in areas such as administrative support, event coordination, and office management.

Contact us today to learn more about this role or to discuss your recruitment needs.