Temp Office Assistant - International Luxury Fashion Group

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Assistant to join the London head office of a International Luxury Fashion Group on a temporary contract to cover a sabbatical. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Office Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of a varied role. Supporting a busy corporate office of around 70 employees, the Office Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the office runs smoothly while providing executive support to senior stakeholders. This is a brilliant opportunity for a proactive Office Assistant looking to gain exposure to senior leadership within an international business. The successful Office Assistant will be hands-on, highly organised and enjoy being the go-to person within the office.

Duration: August 24th - mid February (must be available for the entire assignment)

Key Office Assistant Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the office and ensuring everything operates efficiently.
• Providing executive and administrative support to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinating complex travel arrangements and diary management.
• Booking and preparing meeting rooms for internal and external meetings.
• Ordering and managing office supplies and maintaining office facilities.
• Supporting visiting international executives and ensuring meetings run seamlessly.
• Responding quickly to day-to-day requests and resolving issues efficiently.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and administrative support as required.

Ideal Office Assistant

• At least 2 years' experience in an Office Assistant, Team Assistant or Office Management role.
• Comfortable taking ownership of a broad support position.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
• A positive, resilient and hands-on approach with a strong work ethic.
• Confident supporting senior executives and building relationships across all levels.
• Experience within a luxury, retail or international business would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Italian language skills would be a bonus.
• Available to start in late August and commit until approximately February.