Posted on November 7, 2024
Receptionist City of London £14 - £16 per hour Temporary
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Samantha Gillespie

Senior Principal Consultant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist with relevant front-of-house experience to join an insurance business in the City of London. This is a temporary role to start ASAP.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a corporate setting, exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy a client-facing role, working to high professional standards.

Receptionist
Location: City of London
Contract: Temporary (Approx. 4 months)
Hours: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm 
Salary: £14- £16 per hour plus holiday pay (depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

  • Welcoming clients and visitors to the office in a friendly and professional manner
  • Provide telephone coverage, including responding to enquiries, properly routing calls, and taking detailed messages
  • Manage meeting room bookings
  • Set up and coordinate internal and external meetings
  • Ensure the front-of-house reception area is presentable and tidy
  • Report any maintenance issues to Facilities as needed
  • Undertake ad hoc administrative tasks

Skills Required:

  • A minimum of 1-2 years of related reception experience
  • A calm and professional demeanour and attitude
  • Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14- £16, plus holiday pay, depending on your level of previous experience.

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