Office Manager / Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant (Maternity Cover) - 9-12 Month FTC

Interior Design Studio | Victoria, London
£30,000 - £35,000 | Fully Office‑Based

About Argent Design

Argent Design is an established interior architecture and interior design studio, working primarily on high‑end residential projects for private clients, alongside hospitality, hotel and yacht projects. With a team of circa 30 people, the business is fast‑paced, creative and highly collaborative.

Headquartered in London, Argent Design also operates internationally, with offices in Miami, Shanghai and Dubai. The culture is dynamic, hardworking and friendly, with a strong creative energy.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Operations Assistant to provide maternity cover for our PA and Office Manager for an initial 9‑month fixed‑term contract, with the potential to extend to 12 months.

This role will focus on keeping the London office running smoothly day‑to‑day, while also providing PA support to one of the Directors, Jack, who is a Partner of the business. With the support of an experienced wider team, this role is designed to be more junior than the current position but still requires someone organised, proactive and comfortable handling a wide variety of tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the London office
• Managing office supplies, stock levels and general office organisation
• Acting as a central point of contact for the studio and supporting the wider design team
• Setting up meeting rooms and coordinating internal and external meetings
• Liaising with the building management when required
• Supporting basic IT set‑ups and onboarding for new starters
• Relaying information and updates between Directors, EAs and the wider team

• Diary management and scheduling meetings (face‑to‑face and online)
• Managing business and personal travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, itineraries and visas (average once per month, with some periods more intensive)
• Acting as a point of contact between Jack, the team and external clients
• Chasing, reminding and supporting Jack with priorities, deadlines and preparation
• Supporting with client liaison when required

You will work closely with two experienced EAs who support the CEO, ensuring strong communication and seamless handover between tasks.

About You

We are looking for someone with a hands‑on, can‑do attitude, who is happy to contribute to a variety of tasks and take initiative when doing so.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in an operational, office support, PA or EA role
• Exposure to working within a creative business, agency, or studio environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• A flexible and adaptable approach - this is a role where priorities can change daily
• Confidence managing diaries, travel and multiple small tasks concurrently - high levels of organisation is a must
• A professional, personable communication style

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, is practical and proactive and enjoys variety in their work.

Contract & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• Contract: 9-12 month Fixed‑Term Contract
• Handover: 2 weeks full handover prior to maternity leave
• Location: Victoria, London (fully office‑based)

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