Office Manager / Senior Receptionist (Temp) - Media Agencies

We're working with a range of exciting clients across the creative industries - including media, gaming, publishing, TV, film, entertainment and creative agencies - who are looking for experienced Office Managers, Senior Receptionists and Workplace Coordinators to seamless operational and front-of-house support.These opportunities are perfect for organised, proactive, and people-focused individuals who thrive in fast-paced creative environments and enjoy being at the heart of a busy office. Whether supporting a buzzing studio, a collaborative agency, or a growing media business, you'll play a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly and creating a positive workplace experience for teams and visitors alike.Roles are based on-site in Central London and are available on both short-term and long-term temporary contracts.Responsibilities:Managing the smooth day-to-day running of busy office environments.Ensuring meeting rooms, communal spaces, and workplace facilities are organised, presentable, and fully operational.Coordinating health & safety procedures, including policies, training, first aid, and fire warden requirements.Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and building management to resolve maintenance and facilities issues efficiently.Acting as a key contact for IT support and office technology coordination.Managing office supplies, deliveries, stock levels, and post room operations.Coordinating meeting set-ups, catering, and hospitality requirements.Supporting company events, team activities, and internal initiatives.Providing operational and administrative support to leadership teams and wider departments.Creating a welcoming, professional, and well-organised workplace environment.Requirements:Previous experience within an Office Manager, Workplace Coordinator, Studio Coordinator, or similar operational support role.Experience working within creative, media, entertainment, or fast-paced commercial environments is highly desirable.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach.Strong communication skills with a professional and approachable manner.Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.Comfortable working independently while supporting collaborative and creative teams.These opportunities are perfect for candidates who enjoy varied responsibilities and want to work within exciting and creative industries. 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.

Handle Recruitment experienced in onboarding clients and working in the payments/fintech space to join a global tech brand!*This is a one year contract to begin ASAP, hybrid working in Central London, day rate equivalent of up to £75k salary*This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the onboarding and launch of a diverse range of payment partners across multiple countries, the role is vital in ensuring smooth operational processes and effective collaboration with partners, all while contributing to the continuous improvement of the onboarding experience. In this role you will:Manage the end-to-end onboarding pipeline for new payment partners, including banks, transit providers, and networksCoordinate cross-functional teams across different regions to ensure smooth launches and ongoing operational excellenceBuild and maintain strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholdersStreamline onboarding processes by analysing data and identifying areas for operational improvementsSupport continuous system development and process optimisation to enhance scalabilityTo be successful in this role you will have:Experience of operational project management within fast-moving environmentsProven ability to work effectively with international stakeholders and external partnersStrong organisational skills with a focus on process improvementExcellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English; additional languages such as French, Spanish, or German are a plusA proactive, curious approach to learning new technology and toolsPlease apply now for a further conversation!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Handle are working with an established literary company focused on bringing some of the world's most loved stories and characters to life across publishing, film, TV and theatre. We are looking for a Team Coordinator/ Office Manager to assist on an initial temporary basis start ASAP. The business has built a creative and collaborative culture, driven by a genuine passion for storytelling and fresh thinking. It's an exciting environment for people who enjoy working creatively, thinking differently and being part of a globally recognised brand with lasting impact. Some key points on this role:ASAP start - please only apply if you are immediately available. Initially 1 month temp cover with the potential to extend. Fully office based - central London (5 days per week) Position Overview:The Team Coordinator role reports into the EA and Creative Assistant. The role supports the day to day running of the office and assisting the team. Responsibilities including but not limited to:Oversee reception and visitor experience.Handle post, couriers, and facilities requests, escalating tech/building issues and keeping teams updated.Book and set up meeting rooms, including AV setup and refreshments when required.Manage food & beverage service, including restocking snacks/refreshments and handling deliveries.Proactively maintain office standards, identifying and implementing improvements in collaboration with the workplace team.Manage office supplies and coordinate with Workplace on maintenance and operational needs.Support planning and delivery of internal events and company socials.Provide team support with onboarding, offboarding, birthdays, celebrations, and other key moments.Requirements:At least 4 + years of previous experience in a similar office, workplace, or facilities support roleStrong organisation with the ability to multitask and prioritiseConfident, proactive and professional communicatorHigh attention to detail and pride in a well-run workspaceComfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environmentStrong problem-solving skills with a "can do" attitudeBuilds positive relationships across teams and suppliersSelf-motivated, with strong ownership and initiativeWe're looking for someone who thrives in a high-performance, creative environment -proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership, while also valuing collaboration, open communication and continuous improvement.If this sounds like you, please apply now! You're also welcome to email your CV and a short note on why you'd be a great fit to maddy.laing@handle.co.uk - it will help your application stand out! 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.