Receptionist

Fawkes & Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company is seeking an Office Receptionist for a full-time role in Central London. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing communications, and supporting construction teams. The ideal candidate will have previous reception or administration experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a reputable construction firm.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in handling security protocols and managing visitors.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage sign-in/passes at reception.
• Answer phone calls and manage emails, including post and deliveries.
• Assist construction teams and manage supplier queries.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Professional telephone manner

Strong interpersonal abilities

Highly organized

Multitasking ability

Proactive

Flexible

Good under pressure

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Office Receptionist Role

Full-time, permanent

5 days a week in Central London

Previous construction exp required

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, manage sign-in/passes, handle security protocols.
• Answer/direct phone calls, manage emails, handle incoming/outgoing post and deliveries.
• Filing, data entry, photocopying, manage diaries & book travel/meetings.
• Assist construction teams, manage supplier queries, order supplies, and handle invoices/petty cash.
• Keep reception area tidy, ensuring it's well-stocked and presentable.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience, within construction.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, professional telephone manner, strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer use.
• Highly organized, multitasking ability, proactive, flexible, good under pressure.

If you're interested & have the right experience, then please reach to Paige Camies at the Fawkes & Reece office, to find out more!