Temp jobs London
We connect you to temp jobs in London, matching skilled professionals with leading employers across finance, HR, business support and more.
Whether you are seeking a short-term role while you find your next permanent position, aiming for a long-term temp job, or simply wanting to earn extra income during university holidays, temping can offer the flexibility you need.
Temp jobs are also a fantastic option for those establishing themselves in a chosen career — such as acting, yoga, or running a business — allowing you to maintain a steady income while pursuing your passion.
Temporary office jobs offer a unique way to explore different roles, gain experience, and work across sectors including (but not limited to) finance, marketing, PR, property, and tech. You can build your CV, expand your network, and discover what type of work suits you best — all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We will only ever place you on assignments that match your skills, experience, and availability. We focus on building relationships with both our temps and clients, so wherever possible, we aim to send you back to companies you’ve previously worked with — providing consistency and continuity in your temp career.
As your temping agency in London, Bain and Gray is your employer during your assignments. That means we take care of your pay, holiday entitlement, pension contributions, and all employment legislation, so you can focus on doing a great job. We also keep in regular contact with both you and the hiring company to make sure everything runs smoothly.
How We Find The Right Temporary Role For You
We work with some of the capital’s leading companies offering a wide range of temp jobs across London, whether it’s for 1 day, 1 week, or several months. From short-term Receptionist bookings to ongoing Executive Assistant roles, we’ll match you with opportunities that suit your career goals and schedule.
Roles we regularly recruit for include:
Executive Assistants (EA)
Personal Assistants (PA)
Receptionists
Office Managers
Team Assistants
Office Coordinators
HR Assistants
Marketing Assistant
Customer Service
Administrators
Whether you are new to the workforce, returning after a break, or just looking for flexible temporary work, we are here to help.
Industry Sectors We Work With:
We supply temporary business support staff across all industries to include:
Financial Services & FinTech
Private Equity
Hedge Funds
Venture Capital
Investment banking
Commercial Banking
Technology & AI
Professional & Legal Services
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Green Economy / CleanTech
Real Estate & Construction
Tourism, Events & Hospitality
Executive Search
Management Consultancy
Insurance
Private Household Staffing
Education
Not for Profit
Marketing & PR
Creative Agencies
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Considering Temping as Your Next Career Step?
Temping can be a smart move in an evolving job market. Whether you are between roles or looking for a flexible job in London, we would love to hear from you. Visit our Temp FAQs to learn more about how temping works and head to our temporary candidate page for current information.
Stay connected by visiting our Links page, and follow Bain and Gray on Instagram, and LinkedIn to keep up with the latest temporary job opportunities in London.
Need to Hire Temporary Staff?
We help companies hire top PA and EA talent in London. For more information, please see our Hire a Temp page.
Temp FAQs
A temp job, otherwise known as 'temping, is a short-term period of work, where a candidate is employed through a recruitment agency, on their payroll and paid hourly for the work they provide.
Temping is a great way to gain practical experience in a wide range of fields.
If you are right at the start of your career there is no better way to gain experience! You will learn a variety of transferable skills – many of which are essential in almost every field. If you are in between roles, temping is a great way to keep busy, earning and is a strong talking point in interviews. And, with many temp roles leading to a permanent position, it could be the foot in the door you need!
Read more helpful advice for PAs looking temp
Are you an experienced candidate looking for a new challenge, or looking for a role in a different industry, or looking for your first role?
Working as a temp is a brilliant way to explore different industries and companies. Our temp roles span Reception, Team Assistant, Personal Assistant and Executive Assistant opportunities.
We have exciting roles coming through daily and are actively looking for candidates who are available immediately.
Our temporary roles will include but by no means be limited to:
- Project support
- Diary management
- Inbox management
- Email correspondence
- Travel booking
- Working across multiple time zones
- Board support
- Meeting preparation
- Private support
- Administration support
- Database management
- Reporting
Temping is a great way to keep busy whilst searching for your next permanent position and to gain experience within a new industry.
Yes. Absolutely! At Bain and Gray we work as a team and share candidates across both our Temporary and Permanent Divisions.
If you are temping and seeking a perm role, keep us updated on your interviews and what stage you are at, we can then manage this accordingly with the client. Clear and open communication is essential for us to best represent you and your search.
We ask our Temps for 1 weeks courtesy notice.
Before registering as a candidate for an available temp job we ask everyone to send through their CV via temps@bainandgray.com
On receipt of your CV, our Temp Team will assess your skills and experience and if we believe we are best placed to assist you and your search, we will contact you to arrange a candidate registration via a video call or in person at our offices.
Please note we receive a high volume of CVs on a daily basis so sadly we are not able to come back to all candidates.
The temp starter information we send to you is important as it relates to legislation to protect you in the workplace and helps you understand how Employment Business’s work as well as detailing your rights in the work place. It explains how you will be paid and ensures that you have a clear understanding of the type of work you have been assigned to do.
Please take time to read through the documents carefully and ask your consultant if you are not sure about anything.
No, there is no fee to temp with Bain and Gray.
As a Bain and Gray Candidate we aim to make sure you hear about the best temp jobs for you. This is coupled with our expertise and advice, as well as guiding you through every stage of your job search.
We will support you throughout the job search and offer our guidance and recruitment expertise on everything from:
- Detailed information about the client, type of role, and duration of the temporary booking
- Interview preparation and process
- What to wear
- Follow up after the interview and what comes next
We offer advice and market insight so you have all that you need to secure the role you want.
We can never guarantee how long the job hunting and interview process will take. This can be dependant on many factors: from the type of role you are looking for, to your experience, to the time of year!
Please feel free to call and update us with your working situation, particularly if your circumstances change or if you would like to send us your updated CV.
Our temp roles move very quickly, please make sure you regularly let us know your availability via phone and email. Communication with us is vital and can make a huge difference between getting a temporary assignment or not!
