Office Assistant

About the role

This temporary‑to‑permanent position offers a proactive, personable individual the chance to support the day‑to‑day operations of a busy construction and property consultancy in central London. You will gain exposure to a range of business functions while helping maintain a professional and welcoming office environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage office and kitchen supplies, monitor stock levels and coordinate hot‑desk allocation.
• Welcome visitors, answer telephone calls and handle post and courier services.
• Arrange catering, refreshments and meeting‑room bookings for internal and client meetings.
• Liaise with building management, cleaning contractors and suppliers; report maintenance issues and monitor utility meters.
• Maintain petty‑cash records, support general purchasing and monitor office expenditure.
• Provide first‑line IT support, set up equipment for new starters and maintain an inventory of laptops, printers and other devices.
• Assist HR with non‑confidential administrative tasks and support events and marketing activities.
• Produce monthly attendance reports and perform general administrative duties as required.

Required profile

• Graduate or up to one year of relevant experience.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional demeanor when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn across multiple departments and support team initiatives.

Required skills

• Basic IT support for office equipment.
• Familiarity with SharePoint.
• Experience using Zoho or similar business software.

What we offer

• Temporary contract with the possibility of permanent employment.
• Supportive team culture that encourages professional development.
• Exposure to a variety of functions within a reputable consultancy.