Receptionist

Receptionist

Job Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: Westminster, London
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000
Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, fully office-based

My client, a financial services organisation based in Westminster, is seeking an experienced Receptionist to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised professional who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in creating an efficient, professional, and welcoming office environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the office, ensuring operations are managed effectively while maintaining high standards of service for employees, visitors, and senior stakeholders. As this is a fixed-term contract, the ideal candidate will be immediately available.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, contractors, and external suppliers, ensuring a professional and welcoming office environment.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, catering requirements, conferences, and internal events as required.
• Manage relationships with building management, IT support providers, cleaning teams, and other external service partners.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Executive Management team, including diary coordination, meeting preparation, and general assistance.
• Monitor office supplies, kitchen stock, and facilities requirements, arranging orders, repairs, and maintenance where necessary.
• Support business-wide projects by coordinating actions, tracking progress, and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Ensure the office remains organised, efficient, and well-presented at all times.
• Maintain accurate records relating to office credit cards and petty cash, preparing monthly submissions for the Finance team.
• Oversee health and safety processes, including risk assessments, compliance checks, and the completion of follow-up actions.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing post, courier services, and deliveries.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the office and proactively resolve any issues that arise.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of board packs and other confidential documentation when required.

If you are interested in this Receptionist opportunity, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.