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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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