Experienced Receptionist – Full-Time | SW1 | £28,000–£35,000

GORDON YATES; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional corporate head office in London is seeking an experienced full-time receptionist. You will provide excellent reception services, manage calls, greet visitors, and support senior staff. The role offers a salary between £28,000–£35,000 in a welcoming, supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills and thrive in a formal setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Welcoming office environment

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception or similar administrative role.
• Confident in a formal corporate environment.
• Highly organized, reliable, and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional reception services.
• Managing calls and greeting visitors.
• Administrative support to senior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

Experienced Receptionist – Full-Time | SW1 | £28,000–£35,000

Are you an experienced receptionist looking for your next exciting opportunity?

Our client, a friendly and professional corporate head office in SW1, is seeking a talented full-time receptionist to join their small but dynamic team. With a reputation for high staff retention and a welcoming environment, this is your chance to work in a role where your skills and professionalism truly matter.

Responsibilities

• As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will provide exceptional, professional, and customer-focused reception services.
• Answering and managing calls for two incoming lines, transferring or taking messages.
• Greeting visitors using the video entry system and handling deliveries.
• Managing meeting room bookings and coordinating refreshments.
• Sorting and distributing incoming mail, and handling outgoing mail and couriers.
• Providing administrative support to senior staff and assisting with ad-hoc projects.
• Overseeing office equipment, stationery, and kitchen supplies, liaising with IT and building management as needed.
• First-line invoice approvals and administration of external archives.

Who we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a reception or similar administrative role.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in a formal corporate environment and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Highly organised, reliable, and punctual.
• Positive, proactive, and with a “can-do” attitude.

Why you’ll love this role

• Work in a welcoming, professional office environment with high staff retention.
• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:45pm (38.75 hours/week).
• Competitive salary: £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience.
• Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued.

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