FACILITIES ASSISTANT (ON-SITE – LONDON)
If you are a facilities professional looking for an opportunity to showcase your impressive organizational and customer service skills, then we would like to meet with you!
The Facilities Assistant will have primary responsibility for supporting the day-to-day facilities operation and service functions to maintain our London office’s physical space. This role responds to general facilities and office maintenance requests with production-related duties, all the while ensuring the most effective and efficient delivery of services and maintenance. Working hours for this position will be from 8am to 5pm.
At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.
You’ll Love It Here If You
- Embrace learning and continuous improvement
- Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
- Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
- Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
- Are passionate about what you do
How You’ll Help Our Team Succeed
- Respond and follow up appropriately to reports of facilities service request via integrated facilities management system
- Runs errands, handles pick-ups and deliveries, and courier case documents as needed while ensuring confidentiality of materials
- Ensure orderliness and cleanliness in “common” areas including reception, conference rooms, pantries, kitchens, cafe, and restrooms
- Maintain pantries, kitchens, coffee stations and lunch areas and ensures appropriate stock of dishes and utensils are available
- Monitor, organize, and restock inventory of miscellaneous consumables, office supplies, printer/copy areas and restroom supplies
- Set up and reset conference rooms, and cafe for meetings, receptions, and special events
- Reconcile and allocate credit card purchases; Prepare, review, and code invoices for Manager of Facilities and Administration’s (MFA) approval
- Provide general administrative assistance to the MFA
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- 1+ years of directly related general office or facilities experience that demonstrates increasing capability and responsibility; corporate or professional services experience preferred.
- The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm
- The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm’s financial and operational functions
- The mindset to provide superior service
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with efficiency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with facilities software management a plus.
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths and A Levels preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Who We Are
We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
The firm’s uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.