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  • Project Adminisitrator (FTC - January start)
    Project Adminisitrator (FTC - January start)
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    South Kensington, London

    About Us Firmdale Hotels is a privately owned luxury hotel group comprising eleven boutique hotels in London and New York, including the Charlotte Street Hotel, Ham Yard Hotel, and Crosby Street Hotel. Renowned for our bold interiors, curated experiences, and exceptional service, our culture is as distinctive as our properties: creative, passionate, and people-focused. The Role We are looking for an experienced Project Administrator to join our central team and support the efficient delivery of key maintenance, refurbishment, and business improvement projects across the Firmdale Hotels group. This is a vital, hands-on role that requires someone confident in working within a busy project office. From coordinating hotel refurbishments and maintenance schedules to supporting system rollouts and liaising with multiple stakeholders, you'll help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to our high standards. This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract starting January 2027 based at our central London office Key Responsibilities • Provide high-level administrative support to project managers and senior stakeholders, • Coordinate and schedule project meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes, • Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and trackers, • Liaise with internal departments, housekeeping teams, and external contractors and suppliers, • Monitor timelines, budgets and milestones to ensure successful project delivery, • Assist with procurement, contract management and invoice processing, • Support the coordination of maintenance contracts, supplier performance and logistics, • Act as a key point of contact for hotel teams regarding ongoing works and contractor visits, • Identify and help resolve risks and issues impacting project timelines, • Manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly and effectively across teams What We're Looking For • Extensive experience working in a project or facilities office environment, • Strong organisational and multitasking skills, • Proven ability to coordinate across multiple projects and stakeholders, • Comfortable managing contractors, suppliers, and external partners, • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, or hotel operations preferred, • Confidence in taking ownership, working independently, and supporting a dynamic team, • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint What We Offer: • Competitive salary plus service charge to be discussed at venue., • Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Discounted personal dry cleaning, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards, • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • And much more!! Why join Firmdale Hotels? Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design. We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades: • Proud winners of The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025, • The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade, • Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024, • Food & Beverage Manager of the Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024, • Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024, • Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025, • Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2025, • Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award 2025, • Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024, • Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel, Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024, • Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award, • Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024, • Warren Street Hotel - Travel & Leisure 'IT List' best hotels in the world, • Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street - Michelin keys, • Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024. You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being at the heart of exciting projects, we'd love to hear from you Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

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  • Volunteer Assistant
    Volunteer Assistant
    24 days ago
    Part-time
    London

    Organisation: Response Community Projects - Charity Location: Earls Court, London, SW5 9JF Commitment: Full-time or part-time; hours to be agreed Reports to: Office Manager Role type: Volunteer About the role Response Community Projects is looking for a friendly, organised and reliable volunteer to support the charity’s administration and events. This is a varied role, helping the team with day-to-day office tasks and supporting the planning and delivery of events and activities. The Unpaid role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the volunteer’s availability and the charity’s needs. Duties and hours will be agreed together. Key responsibilities to help you back into the work force Administration • Provide general administrative support to the charity’s staff and activities., • Help answer telephone calls and respond to routine enquiries., • Assist with emails, correspondence, filing and maintaining records., • Help prepare documents, forms, agendas and meeting notes., • Support data entry and keep information organised and up to date., • Assist with office supplies and other day-to-day office tasks., • Handle personal and confidential information appropriately., • Attending Events onsite and offsite Events support • Assist with planning and organising charity events and activities., • Help with event bookings, invitations, attendance lists and communications., • Prepare materials and help set up and clear away at events., • Welcome and support guests, participants and volunteers., • Provide practical help during events, as agreed., • Gather feedback and assist with follow-up tasks after events. Person specification Essential • Good organisational and communication skills., • A friendly, helpful and professional manner., • Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to learn., • Ability to manage tasks independently and work as part of a team., • Basic computer skills, including email and word processing., • Respect for confidentiality and willingness to follow the charity’s policies. Desirable • Previous administration or events experience., • Experience working or volunteering in a charity or community setting., • Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases or online booking tools., • An interest in supporting community activities and events. Support and supervision The volunteer will receive an induction and appropriate guidance from the charity. The Office Manager will provide supervision, and the role will be reviewed regularly to ensure the duties and hours are suitable. Expenses This is a voluntary, unpaid role. Reasonable pre-agreed expenses may be reimbursed in line with the charity’s expenses policy. Safeguarding and checks The successful applicant must have an up-to-date DBS check at the appropriate level for the role. They will also be expected to follow the charity’s safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and health and safety policies. To express interest: Please contact the Office Manager and express which days you wish to do.

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  • Handyman
    Handyman
    28 days ago
    £28000–£33000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Mobile Handyman / Maintenance Operative Company: Landmark Facilities Management Location: Ealing, West London (Mobile Role) Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £28,000 to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience Working Days: Monday to Friday Anticipated Start Date: 2027 About Us Landmark Facilities Management is a family run business based in West London, providing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, building compliance and refurbishment services across London, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. We're currently going through an exciting period of transformation and growth, investing in our team, improving our systems and building long term relationships with our clients. We're looking for a reliable, hardworking and skilled Handyman to join our growing maintenance team. About the Role We are looking for a Mobile Handyman / Maintenance Operative to carry out a wide range of general building maintenance and repair works across our clients' properties. The role will involve both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, attending commercial and residential properties to complete repairs, identify defects and ensure buildings are maintained to a high standard. You'll work closely with our operations team and other engineers, while also being trusted to manage your own workload and complete jobs independently. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, communicates well with clients and enjoys the variety of working across different properties. Key Responsibilities General Maintenance & Repairs • Carry out general handyman and building maintenance works across commercial and residential properties., • Undertake basic carpentry, including repairs to doors, locks, hinges, handles, skirting boards and fixtures., • Carry out minor plumbing repairs, including taps, wastes, toilets and small leaks within your competence., • Complete painting, decorating, filling, sealing and making good., • Install and repair shelving, fixtures, fittings and general building furniture., • Carry out minor tiling, grouting and silicone replacement., • Investigate and resolve general building defects and maintenance issues., • Identify works requiring specialist trades and report these to the operations team. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Attend scheduled maintenance visits across client properties., • Carry out general building inspections and routine maintenance tasks., • Inspect doors, fixtures, fittings and general building fabric for defects., • Undertake minor preventative maintenance to reduce the likelihood of future failures., • Identify defects and provide clear recommendations for remedial works., • Assist other engineers with planned maintenance activities where required. Reactive Maintenance • Attend reactive maintenance requests allocated by our helpdesk., • Diagnose and resolve general maintenance issues efficiently., • Complete repairs during the first visit wherever reasonably possible., • Communicate clearly with clients and building occupants regarding the works being undertaken., • Report additional defects or works outside the original scope., • Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and presentable. Job Reporting & Administration • Complete detailed job sheets through our Joblogic maintenance management system., • Upload before and after photographs of completed works., • Record materials used and any additional works required., • Provide accurate information to support quotations and follow up works., • Maintain company tools and equipment in good working condition., • Follow company health and safety procedures at all times. What We're Looking For • Previous experience in general building maintenance, property repairs or a similar role., • Good practical knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, decorating and general repairs., • Ability to work independently and use initiative., • Full UK driving licence., • Good communication skills and a professional manner when dealing with clients., • Strong attention to detail and pride in completing work properly., • Good time management and organisational skills., • Comfortable using a smartphone to receive jobs, upload photographs and complete reports., • Willingness to travel between different sites across London and surrounding areas., • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills. Desirable but Not Essential • Previous experience working within facilities management., • Experience using Joblogic or another CAFM system., • A recognised qualification in a building maintenance trade., • Experience working in occupied commercial or residential properties., • Basic knowledge of planned preventative maintenance procedures. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience., • Full time, permanent employment., • A varied role working across different properties and maintenance disciplines., • Training and opportunities to develop additional technical skills., • Support from an experienced engineering and operations team., • A friendly, family run working environment., • Opportunities for career development as the business continues to grow. Start Date We are currently planning the next stage of our business growth and restructuring, with this position anticipated to commence in 2027. We appreciate this may not suit applicants looking for an immediate start, but we want to be transparent about our recruitment plans from the outset. How to Apply Please submit your CV along with a brief introduction outlining your previous maintenance experience and the types of work you are confident carrying out. We're looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of our team and grow with Landmark Facilities Management.

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  • Facilities Manager
    Facilities Manager
    30 days ago
    £12000 yearly
    Part-time
    London

    Job Title: Facilities & Operations Manager (Flexible Part-Time) Location: 6 Fitzroy Square, London W1T Salary: £12,000 per annum (Equivalent to 600 hours pa @ £20.00/hour. (12.5 hours per week average) About the Role: The Georgian Group, a heritage charity founded in 1937 to protect and promote Georgian buildings, is looking for a dependable, highly organized, and proactive individual to take operational ownership of our Grade I listed headquarters at 6 Fitzroy Square. This role requires flexibility to balance a highly predictable, gentle core weekly schedule with a flexible pool of hours to support our occasional evening events, room hire and architect-led projects, including oversight of maintenance work. It is an ideal position for an experienced former Facilities/Estates Manager, a retired Office Manager, or an operational professional seeking a high-autonomy, trusted "portfolio" role in the heritage sector. • Core Schedule (6-9 hours/week): Ideally you will be on-site across 2-3 mornings a week (e.g., Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30am–12.30pm) to manage daily operations, open the building when necessary, and oversee incoming contractors., • Flexible Pool : Remaining hours to be deployed flexibly, scheduled in advance to support evening lectures, weekend event setups, or critical structural surveys. Key Expectations: • Building Custodianship: Act as the keyholder and primary contact for our office tenants, visiting service engineers, and inspecting architect., • Operational Control: Maintain office efficiency by monitoring supplies, managing utility check-ins, and resolving day-to-day facilities issues. Management of building maintenance activities and Health & Safety and fire regulation procedures., • Event Support: Coordinate physical logistics and room setup for our historic meetings, exhibitions, and venue hire events. The Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a calm, level-headed approach to office operations and supplier management. Whether you spent your career keeping corporate executives organized or running facilities for a small business, you pride yourself on attention to detail, reliability, and creating a smoothly running environment. 1. Purpose of the Role To maintain the functional excellence, hospitality readiness, and regulatory safety compliance of 6 Fitzroy Square. The postholder acts as the key operational hub of the building—handling relationships with contractors, protecting the physical asset, managing workspace logistics, compliance with building maintenance requirements, and stepping in as an administrative visual presence for tenants and event guests. 2. Hours of Work & Time-Tracking Framework The contract is based on 600 total working hours per year, allocated via a dual-layer structure to preserve organizational agility: • Layer A: Fixed Core Hours (288-432 Hours per Annum) A baseline of 6-8 hours per week dedicated to routine operations. The default operational pattern is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 09:30 to 12:30. Exact details to be agreed on acceptance of the role. • Layer B: Banked Flexible Hours The remaining hours to be drawn down by mutual agreement in advance. This pool is specifically reserved for out-of-hours event assistance, structural project oversight, and responding to building emergencies. Both management and the employee will track this pool via a running monthly log to ensure total hours do not exceed 600 without additional overtime authorization. 3. Core Duties & Accountabilities Facilities Management & Building Stewardship • Serve as an official building keyholder; managing opening procedures, securing internal rooms, and overseeing key distribution protocols for authorized visitors., • Act as the primary point of communication for third-party office tenants housed within the building, recording and actioning building maintenance reports., • Liaise directly with the Group’s inspecting architect, surveyors, and specialty historic building contractors to coordinate routine services (gas safety, fire alarm tests, lift maintenance, water hygiene). Maintenance of Health & Safety and fire regulation procedures. Office Operations & Procurement • Monitor inventory and manage the procurement of office consumables, kitchen amenities, and facilities cleaning supplies within pre-approved budget boundaries., • Ensure communal areas, meeting rooms, and office desks remain clean, organized, and physically safe for staff and the public., • Oversee on-site waste management arrangements and coordinate periodic recycling collections. Event Logistics & Meeting Support • Lead the physical layout adjustment (moving tables, configuring seating, testing basic AV inputs) for board meetings, public lectures, and corporate venue hire bookings., • Coordinate on-site building access for event caterers, equipment delivery staff, and external venue clients. 4. Person Specification (Skills, Experience, & Attributes) • Experience: Demonstrated background in office management, executive administration, high-level hospitality operations, or small-scale facilities oversight., • Competencies: Strong interpersonal diplomacy; comfortable dealing firmly but politely with external maintenance contractors and institutional tenants., • Physical Capability: Capability to safely execute light manual handling tasks, including setup and breakdown of chairs and folding tables for event configurations., • Reliability: Absolute dependability regarding timekeeping, building security integrity, and holding physical keys to a historic property.

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  • Junior Administrator
    Junior Administrator
    28 days ago
    £25000–£28000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Junior Administrator (PPM & Reactive Maintenance) Company: Landmark Facilities Management Location: Ealing, West London Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience Working Days: Monday to Friday, office based initially with option to hybrid. About Us Landmark Facilities Management is a family run business based in West London, providing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, building compliance and refurbishment services across London, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. We're a growing business looking for an organised, motivated and reliable individual to join our operations team. About the Role We are looking for a Junior Administrator to support the daily coordination of both our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance departments. This is a varied role involving scheduling engineers, managing maintenance requests, communicating with clients and contractors, and ensuring jobs are properly tracked from initial instruction through to completion. You'll work closely with our Operations Manager and wider team, receiving training and support while developing your skills within the facilities management industry. Previous experience in facilities management is not essential. We're looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and willing to learn. Key Responsibilities Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Assist with planning and scheduling routine maintenance visits., • Coordinate engineers and subcontractors, ensuring appointments and site access are arranged., • Monitor upcoming, outstanding and overdue maintenance tasks., • Maintain accurate maintenance schedules and records., • Chase engineers and contractors for completed job sheets, reports and certification., • Update clients on maintenance schedules and progress. Reactive Maintenance • Receive and log maintenance requests from clients., • Raise and allocate jobs to engineers and subcontractors., • Coordinate attendance, appointments and access arrangements., • Monitor outstanding jobs and follow up to ensure timely completion., • Keep clients updated on job progress and any delays., • Assist with obtaining quotations and raising purchase orders., • Ensure completed job sheets, photographs and supporting documentation are received and recorded. General Administration • Maintain accurate records within our Joblogic facilities management system., • Respond to telephone calls and emails professionally., • Assist with preparing maintenance reports and client updates., • Support the operations team with general administration and coordination., • Help improve existing processes and maintain organised records. What We're Looking For • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities., • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving., • A positive attitude and willingness to learn., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable but not essential: • Previous experience in an administrative or office based role., • Experience in facilities management, property maintenance or a similar industry., • Experience using Joblogic or another CAFM system., • Experience coordinating engineers, contractors or maintenance schedules. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience., • Full time, permanent employment., • Training and support from an experienced operations team., • Opportunity to develop your knowledge of facilities management and building maintenance., • A friendly, family run working environment., • Opportunity to grow with the business as we expand. How to Apply Please submit your CV along with a brief introduction outlining your experience and why you're interested in joining Landmark Facilities Management. We welcome applications from individuals at the beginning of their careers as well as those with previous administrative experience.

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  • Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
    Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
    2 months ago
    £13–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Private Mental Healthcare Service in London is looking for an administration assistant on a temporary/part-time basis. When necessary, we need someone who is willing to work flexible hours and on Saturdays. An Administration Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to clients, answering phone calls, maintaining communication with staff and clients, assisting with executive administrative tasks, interacting with service providers, and maintaining a professional demeanour at all times. You will report to the current practice manager or whoever is the practice manager at the time of your employment for the items below: Your duties and responsibilities will be: ● Greeting visitors to the facility warmly and offering them help immediately ● Providing customer support ● Representing the business with a positive attitude and professional appearance ● Taking and directing calls and messages ● Completing administrative tasks like filing and delivering and accepting mail ● Cleaning, organising and maintaining the reception and waiting area ● Checking rooms to ensure they are left in line with the practice regulations after each clinician ● Keeping basic office supplies like pens stocked and accessible to visitors ● Signing in visitors and monitoring their adherence to room use times ● Assisting the triage clinician, in conjunction with the practice manager, in the triaging process via telephone and email ● Tracking referrals ● Answering questions about products and services offered by the practice ● Booking rooms for clinicians ● Interacting with other departments, such as Information Technology (IT), when someone needs more technical assistance ● Maintaining front door security and reporting any suspicious activity ● Processing sales and/or assisting clients with payments and raising invoices on the system ● Engaging in public relations or marketing to a minor degree ● Ensuring the coffee area, kitchen and fridges are fully stocked ● Informing practice manager of order which need to be made (stock control) ● Assisting with basic social media and marketing when required

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