Corporate Receptionist

About the role

Wise May is seeking a proactive Corporate Receptionist to join a facilities team of six supporting a reinsurance company in the City of London. This permanent, fully office‑based position offers a structured Monday‑to‑Friday, 35‑hour week with a pleasant shift pattern.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming reception area, greet clients and guests, and manage inbound phone calls.
• Enforce firm security protocols for all visitors.
• Prepare meeting rooms for client sessions, ensuring stationery and refreshments are stocked.
• Arrange and order catering for internal and client events, coordinating with other teams.
• Organise travel logistics for guests, including taxi bookings.
• Support the events team as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience as a corporate receptionist.
• Highly organised, efficient and self‑motivated, able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage schedules, logistics and resources.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Wellness allowance
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave package