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Senior Studio Manger / Receptionist

New
  • Location: London
  • Salary: Up to £170 per day + Dependent on experience
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted about 5 hours ago

  • Sector: office support
  • Type: office-based
  • Contact: Maddy Laing
  • Contact Email: maddy.laing@handle.co.uk
  • Duration: 9 Months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 08 March 2026
  • Job Ref: BBBH113069

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced studio environment as the first point of contact at the Longcross site. This role plays a key part in creating a positive first impression for visitors, production crews and internal teams, while supporting day-to-day studio operations. You'll manage access passes, handle enquiries, coordinate with security and facilities teams to help ensure the site runs smoothly throughout busy production periods.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone organised, proactive and confident delivering great customer service.

  • This position is a fixed-term-contract until Sep 2026. You must be available to start ASAP.
  • This role is based in Longcross Surrey working in the office 5 days per week.
  • This role is paying around £170/ day depending on experience.

The Role

  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors, production crews, internal teams and suppliers
  • Deliver a welcoming, professional Front of House experience
  • Issue and manage temporary and long-term pedestrian and vehicle passes in line with GDPR
  • Log, track and communicate maintenance, operational and compliance tasks via the CAFM system
  • Report damage and flag any chargeable works where required
  • Work closely with Security, Health & Safety and Technology teams
  • Support VIP visits and on-site events

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage visitor enquiries in person, by phone and email
  • Process deliveries and oversee post room collections
  • Create, audit and close access passes and ID cards
  • Maintain access records and audit systems to ensure accuracy
  • Monitor site access levels and vehicle occupancy
  • Liaise with the Client Services Manager on site activity and busy periods
  • Order reception supplies and maintain stock levels
  • Keep the reception area clean, presentable and well organised

Skills & Experience

  • Must have Experience in an operational, facilities or Front of House roles within the Studio Facility / Media & Entertainment industry.
  • Team player with an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and
  • Confident using systems, following procedures and managing access control
  • Strong organisational and admin skills
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear communicator with a customer-focused approach
  • Willing to learn studio processes and workflows
  • Available to work 7.30am-4.00pm (flexibility required for production needs)

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.