Corporate Receptionist

775112480

£18 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

London, Greater London

Administration

Posted 34 minutes ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Corporate Receptionist – Temporary Contract
£18.00 per hour (PAYE) | City of London 
21 May – 26 June 2026 
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm

An established Insurance Group based in the City of London is seeking an experienced Corporate Receptionist to deliver exceptional Front of House services during a key temporary assignment.

This role starts 21 May 2026 and runs until 26 June 2026, offering a professional, fast‑paced environment where first‑class service is essential.

About the Role
As the face of the organisation, you will provide a polished and welcoming reception experience while ensuring the smooth running of all front‑of‑house operations. Responsibilities include:

  • Delivering a best‑in‑class service to visitors, colleagues, and stakeholders
  • Managing incoming communications across telephone, email, and Microsoft Teams
  • Visitor management: meet and greet, notifying hosts, escorting guests to meeting rooms
  • Coordinating meeting rooms, including bookings, preparation, and set‑up
  • Arranging travel and accommodation, and booking couriers and taxis
  • Supporting events and large meetings, including hospitality coordination
  • Providing refreshments as required
  • Operating the switchboard for external calls
  • Maintaining a tidy, professional reception area
  • Sorting and distributing post
About You
The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, confidence, and a proactive approach. You will have:
  • Previous corporate Receptionist / Front of House experience
  • Experience operating a busy switchboard
  • Strong relationship‑building skills with staff and external stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • A commitment to outstanding customer service
  • Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail
  • A positive, energetic, and team‑focused attitude
  • Professional presentation, punctuality, and reliability
  • A flexible, can‑do approach
  • Willingness to undergo security checks