Office Administrator / Receptionist

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates)Londonreedpublished 09/30/2026

7-HIR/LW Office Administrator / Receptionist Family Office c.Up to £23p/h + holiday pay, dependent on experience Temporary, 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. The 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: Previous 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 October Core hours 08:30-17:30/18:00, with some flexibility required for occasional later finishes Likely duration of 2-4 months Cover required up to approximately 21st/22nd December, resuming 4th January Fully office based, five days a week Up to £23p/h + holiday pay, dependent on experience

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