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

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate head office in London is seeking a full-time Receptionist to provide exceptional customer-focused services. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a reception role, with standout communication and organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £35,000 and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Welcoming office environment

Full-time hours

Competitive salary depending on experience

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception or similar administrative role.
• Confident in a formal corporate environment.
• Positive, proactive, and with a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional reception services to visitors and callers.
• Manage calls and greet visitors using the video entry system.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and refreshments.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

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

What you’ll be doing:

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

If you are a reception professional looking to make an impact in a small but busy corporate office, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:

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