Receptionist
£28k - £30k per annum + benefits
Full-time | Office-based | London (St James's, SW1)
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday

This is an opportunity to join a professional financial services organisation in a front-of-house role that is central to the day-to-day running of the office. You'll provide a welcoming, efficient and well-organised reception service, while also supporting office administration and facilities.

Reporting to the Office Manager, the role would suit someone who is organised, professional and comfortable working in a client-facing environment. Full on-the-job training is provided.

Key responsibilities
Acting as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
Answering, screening and directing incoming calls and emails
Managing meeting room bookings and preparing rooms to a high standard
Offering refreshments and coordinating client lunches and catering with suppliers
Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
Supporting office setup requirements, including desk setups, ID badges and welcome packs
Skills and experience
Essential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A professional, approachable and well-presented manner
Good organisational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy office environment
A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work
Experience in a customer-facing or office-based role
Desirable

Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or administrative position
Additional information

Full-time, office-based role
Standard hours are 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Occasional additional hours may be required to support business needs
Full training will be provided, including required internal and regulatory training
To apply, please submit your CV to be considered for this role.

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit:
Receptionist, Front of House Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Facilities Assistant, Client Services Administrator, Corporate Receptionist.

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