Receptionist / Office Assistant

About the role

This position offers a highly organised professional the chance to be the first point of contact in a busy London office supporting a leading infrastructure investment business. You will deliver a polished front‑of‑house experience while helping to keep day‑to‑day office operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the reception area, ensuring it remains professional, organised and welcoming.
• Greet visitors, investors and guests, providing a first‑class front‑of‑house experience.
• Coordinate visitor arrivals, meeting‑room bookings and building‑security registration.
• Answer and direct incoming calls via the main switchboard.
• Register visitors through the building management system and arrange access requirements.
• Support the Office Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the London office.
• Prepare meeting rooms, refreshments and required materials.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, couriers, deliveries and collections.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Monitor and replenish office stationery, kitchen supplies and general inventory.
• Provide administrative support across multiple business functions and assist with ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Front of House, Office Assistant or Administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, polished and confident manner when interacting with stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Positive, proactive and service‑oriented approach.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Salary of £30,000 per year plus benefits.
• Exposure to a fast‑paced, professional investment environment.
• Opportunity to develop a broad range of office‑operations and administrative skills.