29 Front Desk Management jobs in the United Kingdom

EDAG Engineering UK is a small but growing collaborative team who are currently focusing on some key UK Customers whilst at the same time having access to large multidisciplinary teams globally. Within the group, we are over 9000 employees located across the world whose core business is to provide engineering solutions to major automotive companies and their suppliers.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our UK office. This is a key role in a small but dynamic team, requiring a hands-on approach and the ability to work across multiple functions including office management, HR, finance, and compliance.

Main duties:

• Oversee the smooth running of the office, including supplies, facilities, and general administration.
• Oversee the HR function, supporting the employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, reward, offboarding, and personnel administration.
• Support Finance with financial administration tasks and related operational processes.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and TISAX standards, including documentation and audit preparation.
• Liaise with external service providers (e.g., cleaning) to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of monthly payroll processes in collaboration with external payroll providers.
• Organise internal team events and celebrations.

• Support adherence to health and safety regulations appropriate for a small office environment, including risk assessments, maintaining supplies and signage, and supporting the implementation of health and safety policies.

Requirements

• Experience within a similar administrative or office management role within a small to medium-sized company.
• Understanding of HR processes and employment lifecycle activities, such as onboarding, reward and personnel administration.
• Experience managing or supporting on recruitment and partnering with managers to fulfill hiring objectives.

• Familiarity with compliance processes such as ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in an office setting, including risk assessments and policy implementation.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable manner.

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

EDAG Engineering Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Benefits

• Health cash plan, following successful probation
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Generous absence cover

• Cycle 2 Work scheme

• Octopus EV scheme

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the office.
• Lead and mentor the administrative support team.
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Coordinate with external vendors for maintenance, repairs, and services.
• Ensure the office is well-maintained, safe, and conducive to productivity.
• Manage facility-related issues and liaise with building management.
• Process invoices and manage office budgets.
• Support senior management with administrative tasks and projects.
• Contribute to improving administrative efficiency and workplace culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in office management, administration, or a related supervisory role.
• Proven experience in leading and managing administrative teams.
• Strong understanding of office operations, facility management, and administrative best practices.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and manage diverse responsibilities.
• Experience with vendor management and budget administration.
• Proactive approach and keen attention to detail.

Japanese Food Company seeks for:

Position: Sales & Office Manager
Location: North Acton
Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: up to 60K GBP

This is a dual role that combines responsibility for driving sales growth with overseeing the day-to-day operations of our small office. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage administrative tasks with efficiency and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Management

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management
• Analyse sales data to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and support a small sales team, setting clear goals and performance targets to keep the team motivated.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, trade shows, and client meetings.

Office Management

• Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of a small office, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.

• Manage office administration, including correspondence, scheduling, and record-keeping.
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and liaising with our external accountant.
• Support finance-related tasks such as invoicing, expenses, and budget monitoring.
• Supervise and support a small team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers, service providers, and external partners.
• Provide regular reports to senior management and participate in scheduled management meetings.
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and calls, providing professional customer service.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales and/or business development, ideally in food import/export.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in office administration or team management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Language requirement Business-level English; Japanese other language skills a plus.

Japanese Food Company seeks for:

Position: Sales & Office Manager
Location: North Acton
Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: up to 60K GBP

This is a dual role that combines responsibility for driving sales growth with overseeing the day-to-day operations of our small office. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage administrative tasks with efficiency and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Management

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management
• Analyse sales data to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and support a small sales team, setting clear goals and performance targets to keep the team motivated.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, trade shows, and client meetings.

Office Management

• Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of a small office, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.

• Manage office administration, including correspondence, scheduling, and record-keeping.
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and liaising with our external accountant.
• Support finance-related tasks such as invoicing, expenses, and budget monitoring.
• Supervise and support a small team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers, service providers, and external partners.
• Provide regular reports to senior management and participate in scheduled management meetings.
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and calls, providing professional customer service.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales and/or business development, ideally in food import/export.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in office administration or team management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Language requirement Business-level English; Japanese other language skills a plus.

• Manage and maintain complex executive calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings across different time zones.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails, calls, and correspondence, responding or redirecting as appropriate.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items for meetings.
• Arrange travel logistics, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries, for remote team members and executives.
• Conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
• Manage expense reporting and process invoices for the executive team.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships.
• Maintain confidential files and records with utmost discretion.
• Assist with project management tasks, tracking progress and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and enhance operational efficiency within a remote context.
• Provide general administrative support, including document formatting, data entry, and file organization.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar administrative role, preferably supporting senior-level management.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Experience in remote work environments is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK. This position is fully remote.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
• Exceptional calendar management and scheduling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Experience in event coordination or project support is a plus.

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon is a purpose driven company that creates large-scale renewable energy in the global fight against climate change. Our mission is to protect the planet for future generations while delivering positive returns for our communities and investors. Our goal is to produce as much new renewable energy as possible while limiting our own environmental impact. We do this by developing, investing in, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects across the globe.

All of us at Low Carbon know that trust is a vital component of the climate fight. We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation, a reflection of our fundamental ethos to balance the needs of the environment and society with our bottom line.

We are extremely proud of the highly professional and talented team at Low Carbon.  We have built a positive learning culture that incorporates respect, trust, collaboration, and a shared passion to combat climate change.  It is an open, friendly and supportive environment, and we are proud to say we work here. As we grow, we are committed to increasing diversity in the team, and continuing to foster an inclusive environment where we can learn from each other.

Role Description

This 12 week full-time internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in a corporate, customer facing setting. You will be playing an important role supporting colleagues, managing the physical office environment, and providing first class customer service. You will be based in our modern London office, a short walk to Buckingham Palace, 5 days a week.

During the internship you will learn about different aspects of how a growing renewable energy business operates, building relationships with stakeholders in teams including ESG, Finance, Investment, Legal, HR, Technology and more.

The opportunity would suit someone pursuing a career as a personal assistant or in executive support / climate change / renewable energy / investor relations marketing, looking to gain some value experience in a collaborative, high performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Front of House incorporates desk duties, office management and service. You share the responsibility of ensuring Stirling Square is a well-run and maintained professional setting for both employees and guests of Low Carbon. This will include:

• Greeting guests, ensuring everyone has a positive experience when visiting Low Carbon
• Manage phone calls and front of house inbox
• Overseeing the use of our meeting rooms via outlook calendars
• Stock control of stationary and kitchen supplies
• Open and close down of the office
• General office tidiness including kitchen, meeting rooms, post rooms and corridors
• Understand office technology such as MS teams, outlook, printer etc.
• Responsibility to identify and report office faults e.g. technology, hazards, AC etc.
• Management and recording of incoming post
• Assisting in hospitality service and catering to guests and staff

Person Specification

• An excellent communicator with a friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Able to bridge the gap between customer service and being part of the company team
• Energetic, reliable, adaptable, able to show initiative
• Highly organised, great attention to detail and a focus on getting things done
• Have a ‘hands on’ approach to the position and support to wider company
• Is an enthusiastic and committed team player who is happy to be there and interact
• Shows a desire to learn and grow

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in high-end hospitality
• Comfortable computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• An interest/passion for tackling climate change to represent the Low Carbon culture
• Organisation; ability to multitask and manage priorities

Our Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday + your birthday off (pro-rata for the duration of your internship)
• Lots of office social events
• Working in newly fit-out offices in Central London
• Get to work with an experienced, talented team of renewable energy professionals
• Be a part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial mission driven culture
• Make your unique contribution to the fight against climate change

Director of Project Management Office

• Salary range:  £70,738 per annum
• Type of contract:  12 months fixed term contract
• Location:  London, Hybrid
• Working hours:  Full time, 35 hours per week (other options available)

About the role

We are looking for a Director of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead and shape how projects are delivered across the College. This senior role, reporting to the Executive Director of External Affairs, will play a central part in strengthening our project management capability and driving forward change, including digital transformation. Your leadership will help ensure that our projects are appropriately scoped and initiated, delivered effectively and that they directly support our mission to improve the health of women and girls worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire and develop our team of project managers and business analysts.
• Ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to project delivery across the College is maintained and followed.
• Ensure projects deliver strategic value, on time and within budget.
• Provide senior-level advice to the Executive Committee and Board.
• Build project management capability across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on leading people, driving change and building the foundations for high-quality project delivery that makes a real difference in women’s health.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

This position is well-suited to a confident leader who enjoys working collaboratively and influencing at all levels. You will bring both strategic insight and hands-on experience of delivering complex programmes.

Requirements:

• Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2/Agile) or equivalent professional development.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and programmes with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in supporting business transformation and embedding project management practices.
• Effective people leadership, with experience mentoring or managing project professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to present complex information with clarity.
• Financial acumen and the ability to manage and optimise budgets.

We particularly welcome applications from those with experience in the charity, membership or not-for-profit sectors, although this is not essential.

If you are motivated by leading change, supporting colleagues to succeed, and shaping the future of project management within a values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• 10% pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied.
• Applications close at 10.00 am on Monday 29 September 2025.
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
• We will be interviewing candidates in the week commencing 6 October 2025.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Director of Project Management Office