Average Administration Assistant salary in City of London

A highly regarded specialist legal practice is seeking a proactive administrator to support its recruitment activity on an initial six-month temporary basis. This role sits within the HR team and focuses on ensuring candidate processes and student engagement events run smoothly and efficiently.Core responsibilities include:Scheduling interviews by coordinating availability with internal stakeholders and candidates.Acting as a point of contact for recruitment partners and applicants to ensure interview arrangements progress promptly.Reserving meeting spaces and arranging appropriate room setups for interviews.Issuing interview invitations and updates through the firm’s recruitment platform.Maintaining accurate interview schedules and candidate status records.Assisting with the preparation and distribution of interview documentation.Organising and administering candidate assessments where required.Additional administrative support will involve:Assisting with the planning and delivery of several annual student insight events, including managing attendee lists, schedules, venue arrangements, badges, catering coordination and on-site support.Arranging participation in university careers fairs and managing associated logistics.Monitoring event attendance and distributing invitations to participants.Supporting outreach activities with universities, including vacancy promotion.Preparing materials and presentations for campus events.Coordinating with the marketing team to order and monitor branded materials.Compiling candidate expense information for submission to the finance team.This opportunity would suit someone organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple coordination tasks within a professional services environment. The assignment is offered initially on a six-month temporary basis.

We have an excellent opportunity to join an established St. James’s Place Wealth Management practice as a Wealth Management Administrator. This role will be part of the Partner Support Staff (referred to as PSS) administrative team and will support between one / two advisers. The role will be based in office in Moorgate, London. Role OverviewThis is an entry level role, highly suited to a graduate or someone with experience in the field looking for their next step in their career. Exceptional A Level candidates will also be considered. The role itself will require you to operationally support one / two financial advisers within a team, assisting with business processing, meeting pack preparation, writing of suitability reports (using online tools - training provided), client servicing, booking in review meetings and general support administration. As the role involves working within the field of wealth management / financial advice, it is really important for the individual to have a grade 5 or above Maths and English as attention to detail and accuracy is really important in the role. Whilst not essential financial based degrees such as economics / accounting / finance are particularly of interest.The company will provide full training and development to provide a strong foundation in wealth management administration.Following initial training, the successful applicant will be the main liaison between the client and the Adviser, ensuring all meetings are prepared for, delivered and any agreed actions are followed up in a timely and professional manner - good communication skills are a must.Should you wish to complete further training and professional qualifications in this field, the company will also support the CII Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning qualification as well as internally high recognised administrative qualifications.First impressions count when you dealing with clients for senior team members, and therefore smart and professional appearance is a must for this role. Role content:Full training will be provided on all of the following:Client / Team communicationPro-active and structured approach to the Financial Adviser’s administration needs, ensuring the smooth running of the back-office supportDealing with client queries via telephone, email, face-to-face or in writing as requiredAdministrationConfident managing various administrative tasks with both speed and accuracy, multi-tasking.Liaising with internal central administration centres regarding client’s funds and investmentsSwitching of client funds and processing fundsKeeping all client data up to dateIssuing and chasing letters of authorityUsing financial software to provide data analysis of clients’ funds and investmentsProducing personalised illustrations, and obtaining up to date wealth accountsPreparing meeting packs in advance of client meetingsTechnical skills requiredGood level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel and Outlook. We will train you on everything else including all financial services CRM and internal packages such as Salesforce, Aptus & IBusiness. Effective communication skills, not afraid to pick up the phone to chase information or provide an answer to a client’s queryPersonal attributesGood energy and enthusiasm and the desire to succeed in the role!Professional and approachable manner to clients and colleaguesWell presented, smart and professional in appearance. Able to communicate with individuals at all levels, including those of high net worthAble to work in a high confidential and discreet environmentHigh level of attention to detailMinimum grade 5 in GCSE Maths & English.Graduate or similar in financial based degree preferred (i.e. Economics, Maths, finance, accounting etc) - but not essential.Able to travel to and work from our office in MoorgateAdditional informationSalary: £26k for A Level school leavers; £30K for graduates and more experienced candidates. Role type: Employed roleLocation: Moorgate, London, EC2V (office based)Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week between the core hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm dailyTraining: Full training shall be providedHoliday: 25 days plus bank holiday (paid holiday entitlement)Start date: April / May 2026Should this role be of interest to you, please apply online.

Merchandising AdministratorHourly Rate: £12.99Location: Holborn Job Type: TemporaryJoin our client's merchandising team as a Merchandising Administrator, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the category meets its objectives and remains compliant with company and legal guidelines. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and a natural curiosity to learn and develop.Day-to-day of the role:Prepare accurate analysis as required by the Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser within agreed timescales, ensuring all reports are downloaded and cascaded appropriately.Assist the replenishment team with store trade queries and liaise with suppliers, imports, and warehousing teams to ensure a smooth flow of stock from the supplier to the depot.Update delivery schedules to reflect the latest supplier delivery positions and maintain relevant systems. Raise new orders under the guidance of the Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser.Ensure all orders are generated accurately in line with the critical path and prepare all stock builds against agreed parameters.Maintain accurate delivery and shipment records for all products using the appropriate systems.Build effective working relationships with suppliers, store colleagues, and retail support teams.Provide administrative support to the broader Merchandising teams as required, including the accurate logging of markdown and promotional activity.Demonstrate high levels of process compliance and data integrity.Data entry and housekeeping of forecasting systems.Gain commercial awareness of product ranges, stores, and competitors.Prepare for, attend, and take notes at meetings, ensuring team activity is legal and compliant.Required Skills & Qualifications:Strong analytical and numerical skills.Good written and verbal communication skills.Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.A self-starter with a desire to develop.Customer-focused with a keen attention to detail.Ability to take accountability to ensure that own and team targets are met.Positive and proactive approach to building relationships with stakeholders.Confidence to learn new systems.Benefits:Competitive hourly rate.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Supportive team environment.To apply for the Merchandising Administrator position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.