Reception and Team Assistant - Close-Knit Family Office

Knightsbridge Recruitment - Angela Mortimer Plc Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Receptionist to be the welcoming face of a close-knit team. This varied role includes responsibilities such as managing diary schedules, coordinating travel for executives, and ensuring a first-class experience for visitors. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude while thriving in a small office environment. A collaborative spirit and a personal touch are essential for success in this position. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Calm, positive, and genuinely team-oriented attitude is essential.
• Must be discreet, trustworthy, and highly organised.
• Friendly, approachable, flexible demeanor suited for small-office settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class meet-and-greet experience for visitors.
• Manage meeting room bookings and availability.
• Provide diary management for the CFO and Partners.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for senior executives.
• Maintain office environment and liaise with contractors.
• Monitor office supplies and place orders.
• Support the EA to the Chairman.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team-oriented

Job description

Are you someone who thrives in a polished, professional environment and enjoys being the welcoming face of a close-knit team?

This is a small, friendly office of around 10 people where collaboration, discretion and attention to detail truly matter. With a family‑business culture, the environment is professional yet personable, and well‑suited to someone who values stability, variety and teamwork.

This role is reception‑based, acting as the first point of contact for guests, while also providing dedicated support to the Partners.

It’s a varied role that blends front‑of‑house responsibility with diary management, travel coordination and office administration, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a first‑class meet‑and‑greet experience for visitors
• Managing meeting room bookings and availability
• Providing diary management and coordinating travel arrangements for the CFO and Partners
• Maintaining the office environment and liaising with contractors
• Monitoring office supplies and placing orders
• Supporting the EA to the Chairman
• Handling general office and light accounting administration

Candidate

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Calm, positive and genuinely team‑oriented
• Discreet, trustworthy and highly organised
• Friendly, approachable and flexible in a small‑office setting
• Well spoken and professionally presented