Temporary Office Manager and Operations Lead

Job Overview

This temporary role is for a Temporary Office Manager and Operations Lead based in London Bridge. The position runs for two months, with an hourly rate of £21‑£24 and an immediate start required. Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a hybrid model that requires four days on site and one day working from home.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office management, supplier relationships, and new starter onboarding.
• Manage recruitment contracts, compliance and governance throughout the contractor lifecycle.
• Handle IR35, right‑to‑work checks, AWR, references, renewals and operational risk management.
• Generate contracts, review terms of business and manage DocuSign processes.
• Build and maintain operational policies, SOPs and governance frameworks.
• Act as the key UK contact for the offshore operations team, ensuring clear communication and high service delivery.
• Manage operational SLAs, report on performance and improve consultant experience.
• Take ownership of events management.
• Use Adobe Acrobat proficiently; experience with offshore teams, Front, Smartsheet, U.S. recruitment compliance or operational automation is desirable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong organisational and process‑led approach.
• Experience in contract generation and compliance with a proven ability to manage the contractor lifecycle.
• Ability to take ownership of contracts and compliance directly from senior leadership and to exercise sound judgement when escalating or making decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm presence in a fast‑paced sales environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to build trust quickly with consultants, offshore colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Immediate availability and willingness to start at short notice.

Employment Details

• Duration: 2 months
• Pay Rate: £21‑£24 per hour
• Location: London Bridge
• Working Model: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
• Start date: Immediate

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