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Senior Studio Manger / Receptionist

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

Posted 28 days 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: 12 February 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.