Receptionist

Our client is seeking a professional, organised and proactive individual to join their busy London office on a temporary basis. This role is expected to run until the end of September, with the possibility of being extended.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a welcoming and fast-paced environment where you'll be at the centre of daily operations, supporting staff, visitors and students while ensuring the smooth running of a busy office.

The Role

As the first point of contact for the organisation, you will provide exceptional front-of-house service and administrative support. You will be responsible for managing reception, coordinating visitors, supporting office operations and assisting various departments with day-to-day administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, staff, students and contractors to the office
• Managing reception and answering incoming calls
• Monitoring access to the building and ensuring security procedures are followed
• Handling deliveries and maintaining visitor records
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and meeting room setup
• Providing general administrative support across departments
• Organising interviews and supporting recruitment administration
• Assisting with event planning and visitor arrangements
• Maintaining office, stationery and kitchen supplies
• Liaising with contractors, housekeeping and facilities teams
• Supporting health and safety procedures and office communications
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and office administration as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous receptionist or front-of-house experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A professional, friendly and confident manner
• The ability to prioritise workloads and multitask effectively
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using new systems
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach

Working Hours

• Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Please note that occasional flexibility may be required to support evening events and operational requirements.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start opportunity
• Busy and varied front-of-house role
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Central London location
• Potential for contract extension beyond September

If you are an experienced Receptionist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.