Reception & Office Support Coordinator

Costa Coffee; St Albans; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Costa Coffee in St Albans is seeking a Reception & Office Support Coordinator to deliver a welcoming front-of-house experience and help keep the new office running smoothly.

You will assist with onboarding, space planning, and daily admin tasks, demonstrating proactive, customer-focused communication and the ability to handle light furniture moves.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Comfortable with light manual handling tasks, including moving office furniture.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous reception, office support, or facilities experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors with a professional front-of-house experience.
• Support new employees by showing them around the building and helping them settle into the office environment.
• Assist with office setup and organisation, including moving furniture and arranging workspaces as required.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies, stationery, and refreshments.
• Help maintain a tidy, safe, and organised office environment.
• Provide general administrative and facilities support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Light manual handling

Organisational skills

Reception experience

Job description

Reception & Office Support Coordinator

Pay Rate - £13 per hr. via PAYE

Contract Length - 1 months (Possibility of Extension)

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1

Overview

Our client is seeking a friendly, proactive, and hands-on individual to join their new office in a Reception & Office Support role. This position goes beyond traditional reception duties and will play a key role in creating a welcoming, organised, and well-functioning workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide a professional front-of-house experience.
• Support new employees by showing them around the building and helping them settle into the office environment.
• Assist with office setup and organisation, including moving furniture and arranging workspaces as required.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies, stationery, and refreshments.
• Help maintain a tidy, safe, and organised office environment.
• Provide general administrative and facilities support as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Comfortable with light manual handling tasks, including moving office furniture.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous reception, office support, or facilities experience is desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role and wants to help shape the day-to-day operation of a growing office.