Receptionist

Lily Shippen; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily Shippen is recruiting on behalf of a successful investment management client in Edinburgh for a Front of House Assistant on a long-term temporary basis. You will be the welcoming face, ensuring a smooth and professional reception for clients and visitors.

Ideal candidates are highly organised, confident with a busy switchboard, and capable of coordinating meeting room bookings and client hospitality within a corporate environment. Immediate availability through April 2027 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Front of House, Receptionist or corporate client-facing role.
• Confident managing a busy switchboard.
• Experience coordinating meeting room bookings and client hospitality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Available immediately and able to commit to a temporary assignment through April 2027.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors.
• Create a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience.
• Manage a busy switchboard and office communications.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and client hospitality.
• Ensure reception areas run smoothly in a corporate environment.

Skills

Front of House experience

Receptionist experience

Client-facing

Meeting room coordination

Stom system

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Stom system

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a successful investment management company based in Edinburgh, who is looking for a professional and personable Front of House Assistant to join their team on a long-term temporary assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Front of House professional who enjoys delivering exceptional client service and thrives in a busy, corporate environment. Acting as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional experience.

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, confident managing a busy switchboard and takes pride in ensuring meeting rooms and reception areas run smoothly. This role would suit an immediately available candidate looking for a longer-term temporary opportunity within an established financial services business.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Front of House Assistant

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: Temporary (December 2026 – April 2027)

Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based, 5 days per week

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Front of House, Receptionist or corporate client-facing role
• Confidence managing a busy switchboard, with experience using the Stom system advantageous
• Experience coordinating meeting room bookings, preparation and client hospitality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a polished and professional approach
• Highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence liaising with clients, visitors and internal stakeholders
• Available immediately and able to commit to a temporary assignment through April 2027