Reception & Administration Assistant

About the role

We are partnering with a well‑established London‑based business to hire an experienced Reception & Administration Assistant on an immediate basis. The role is the first point of contact for visitors and provides essential administrative support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the reception area, greet visitors and handle incoming calls with a professional manner.
• Arrange courier collections, taxis, external meetings and book meeting rooms, resolving scheduling clashes.
• Organise refreshments, catering and maintain communal office spaces to a high standard.
• Provide general administrative support: maintain contact lists, assist with recruitment administration, arrange travel and accommodation, prepare documents and manage stationery supplies.
• Support internal events, team activities and occasional personal‑assistant duties for senior colleagues.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front‑of‑house or administrative support role.
• Immediate availability to start.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a professional telephone manner.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Friendly, approachable, reliable and a proactive team player.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.