Office Manager / Receptionist

Currently recruiting an Office Manager / PA to join a highly regarded financial services firm on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to become the face and heartbeat of a busy London office, combining office management, front-of-house and executive support responsibilities in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Reporting into the Chief of Staff, this role offers significant visibility across the business and the potential opportunity to secure a permanent position internally. All about the role and company you'd be working for! Position: Office Manager / PA (Maternity Cover) - BASED ON RECEPTIONSalary: Equivalent of £45,000 - £50,000Contract: Temporary, anticipated until the end of October 2026, with potential for extension and long-term opportunities internallyLocation: City of LondonHours: 8.30am - 5.00pmWorking Pattern: 5 days per week in the officeWhat they do: Established financial services firmSize of company: Mid-sized, professional and collaborative London-based officeCompany culture and what makes them great to work for: This is a welcoming, people-focused business where everyone plays an important role in the smooth running of the office. The culture is collaborative, supportive and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, professionalism and providing an exceptional experience for employees and visitors alike. You'll be reporting directly into an engaging and highly respected Chief of Staff who values initiative, reliability and a positive attitude. Key responsibilities for this Reception / Office Manager / PA position:

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients and suppliers, ensuring a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience
• Manage the day-to-day running of the office, ensuring everything operates efficiently and smoothly
• Coordinate meeting rooms, catering, office supplies and general workplace requirements
• Support facilities management and liaise with building management and external suppliers
• Provide ad-hoc PA support to senior stakeholders as required
• Assist with diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements
• Organise internal events, team activities and office communications
• Support onboarding of new joiners and coordinate office-related logistics
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers
• Handle general administration, invoicing and office reporting as required

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Previous experience within Office Management, Reception, Workplace Experience or Business Support roles
• Comfortable balancing operational responsibilities with executive support duties
• Professional, polished and confident dealing with senior stakeholders and visitors
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, hands-on and happy working in a varied role
• Experience within financial or professional services environments would be highly advantageous
• Available to start in August 2026

Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position? Carolyn Barraclough - Director - passionate about connecting exceptional business support talent with outstanding opportunities.For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency. At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment and our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and is committed to helping create a fairer society through partnering with clients who share these values. We work with organisations where people can bring their authentic selves to work and where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, stronger businesses and more inclusive workplaces.C&C Search is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.