Temporary Receptionist, 3 Month Contract
Location: London
Contract: Temporary, 3 Months
Hours: Full Time, 8.30am - 5.30pm
We are currently recruiting for a professional and personable Temporary Receptionist to join a prestigious organisation based in London on a 3-month temporary assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and takes pride in delivering an exceptional front-of-house experience.
The Role
As the first point of contact for employees and visitors, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office. You'll provide a warm, professional welcome while supporting the wider employee experience team with a variety of administrative and office coordination duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a professional and welcoming reception service for all visitors, employees and clients.
- Managing the reception area to ensure it is presented to the highest standard at all times.
- Answering and directing incoming telephone calls, taking messages and responding to enquiries.
- Coordinating visitor arrivals, issuing passes and notifying hosts of their guests.
- Managing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared for meetings.
- Arranging catering and hospitality for meetings and events.
- Coordinating incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and courier services.
- Liaising with building management regarding visitor access and facilities queries.
- Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks and office projects.
- Assisting with additional administrative duties to ensure the efficient running of the London office.
About You
We're looking for someone who is confident, organised and enjoys providing outstanding customer service. You'll be proactive, adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a professional and approachable manner.
To be successful, you'll have:
- Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role.
- A polished and professional presentation with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
- A flexible, team-focused approach with a willingness to support colleagues.
- The ability to thrive in a busy, professional corporate environment.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
If you're available immediately and looking for your next temporary opportunity within a prestigious environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
