Receptionist – Front Desk Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a friendly and professional Receptionist to join our client’s team in St Albans on a full‑time permanent basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front‑of‑house experience.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
• Answer and direct all incoming telephone calls.
• Handle general reception duties, including opening and scanning incoming mail and franking outgoing mail.
• Scan and input archive data and keep meeting rooms tidy and stocked.
• Open and lock front doors, manage diary and monitor emails, forwarding where appropriate.
• Provide general administrative support to other departments as needed.
• Assist with organising social events and other ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a receptionist or front‑of‑house role.
• Excellent communication, multi‑tasking and proactive attitude.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Outlook

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per year.
• Permanent full‑time contract (9 am‑5.30 pm).
• On‑site role in a supportive office environment.