Job Title: Receptionist
Location: City of London
Pay Rate: £14-£16 per hour plus holiday pay (depending on level of previous experience)
Contract: Temporary (30th June - 5th July)

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 covering holiday, and the successful candidate will have previous relevant experience in a corporate setting, exceptional customer service skills, and a passion for client-facing roles, working to high professional standards.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome 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 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 as required.

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 is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to gain experience in a prestigious corporate environment.

Lily Shippen – Experts in Receptionist Recruitment

Lily Shippen’s business support team are experts in recruiting top secretarial, office administration, and business support talent, including Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Private PAs, and Office Managers. Based in the heart of the City of London, we connect candidates with leading insurance firms, providing temporary and permanent opportunities that drive professional growth and excellence in client service.