Junior Office Assistant - 8 month contract - #2086246

Overview We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Office Assistant to support our Senior Office Manager in the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their career who is organised, reliable, and eager to learn in a busy, people-focused environment.

In this role, you’ll interact with a wide range of colleagues and teams across the business, so confidence, approachability, and strong communication skills are essential. This is a hands-on, autonomous position where you’ll take ownership of tasks, while keeping key stakeholders well-informed through clear and regular updates. Your attention to detail and ability to stay on top of multiple priorities will be key to your success.

Please note this is full-time, office based role. Hours are generally expected to be 8.30-5pm, but some flexibility on this would be ideal.

This role will start on Monday 20th July. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the office each day, ensuring all communal areas are fully stocked, clean, and operational, including the provision and replenishment of tea, coffee, and kitchen supplies to support a positive workplace experience.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Manage stock levels of office supplies, kitchen items, and equipment
• Report and track building maintenance issues
• Assist office coordination and daily set up to include training logistics, ordering, deliveries
• Prepare basic documents, reports, and correspondence
• Order and manage office supplies
• Support meeting and event preparation (e.g., setting up rooms, monthly socials)
• Liaise with 3rd party contractors and suppliers
• Provide general administrative support to the office manager

Why you should apply

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to support the Senior Office Manager and to learn about a busy office and the facilities that we have based in central London on Fleet Street.

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we’d still like to hear from you — we value potential as much as experience. Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change.

Applicants who identify as Disabled and/or Neurodiverse will be entitled to an interview if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the Job Description, additionally we will offer reasonable adjustments to those who require them. Some examples of reasonable adjustments are extra time in assessments, video interviews to combat travel-based issues and advice on expected interview topics/questions.

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