Receptionist
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £34,000 - £37,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionConsula is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious professional services firm in the heart of the City of London for a Receptionist to become the face of their busy head office. Our client hosts senior clients and international visitors daily, and they are known for their immaculate front-of-house standards and for treating their support teams as valued professionals.


This is a polished front-of-house role at the centre of a fast-moving office. You will manage the reception desk, welcome visitors, handle a busy switchboard and keep meeting rooms running smoothly. You will be the first impression every guest and caller has of the business, so warmth, professionalism and organisation are essential.


This opportunity would suit an experienced receptionist or front-of-house professional, or someone from a high-end hospitality or customer-facing background looking to move into a corporate environment.


Location: London
Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 per year
Employment: Permanent


The Role


• Welcome visitors, clients and contractors, managing sign-in, passes and meeting room hosting.
• Answer and direct a high volume of calls and emails promptly and professionally.
• Manage meeting room bookings, refreshments and room set-up throughout the day.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and courier bookings.
• Keep the reception area and client spaces presented to a high standard at all times.
• Support the wider office team with administrative tasks such as diary support and travel bookings.
• Liaise with building management, cleaners and suppliers to keep front-of-house running smoothly.


A Typical Day


You will open up the reception area, check the day’s visitor list and meeting room schedule, and make sure everything is ready before the first guests arrive. Through the day you will welcome visitors, answer calls, juggle room changes and support the office team with ad hoc requests. Before finishing you will prepare the desk for the following morning and hand over anything outstanding.


About You


• Experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or premium customer-facing role.
• A polished, friendly and professional manner, in person and on the phone.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to stay calm when several things happen at once.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, booking systems and switchboards.
• Smart presentation and strong attention to detail.


What You Can Expect


• A salary of £34,000 – £37,000 per year, depending on experience.
• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
• A prestigious central London office with excellent transport links.
• Full training and a supportive office management team.
• A stable, permanent role with a well-established employer.


If you take pride in delivering a first-class welcome, we would love to hear from you. Apply through Consula today and our team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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