Receptionist

Owen Reed Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Reed Ltd. is seeking a polished Front of House Receptionist to join a respected London law firm on a three-month fixed-term contract. You will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, delivering a warm, professional and discreet welcome.

This busy reception role requires composure under pressure and the ability to provide excellent service to high-net-worth clients, with responsibilities including greeting, calls, meeting room coordination, and general admin support.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or front of house within a law firm or high-end setting.
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation.
• Discreet and organized with ability to manage competing demands.
• Flexible to cover shifts during opening hours.

Responsibilities

• Greeting clients and visitors and managing their arrival.
• Answering calls, handling enquiries and taking accurate messages.
• Coordinating meeting rooms and liaising with colleagues ahead of client meetings.
• Keeping the reception area organised and presentable.
• Providing general front of house and administrative support.

Skills

Reception experience

Client facing

Professionalism

Discretion

Calm under pressure

Job description

Owen Reed is looking for a polished and personable Front of House Receptionist to join a respected London law firm on a three-month fixed-term contract.

You will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing a warm, professional and discreet welcome. This is a busy reception role suited to someone who can stay composed under pressure and deliver excellent service to high-net-worth clients.

The role will involve:

• Greeting clients and visitors and managing their arrival.




• Answering calls, handling enquiries and taking accurate messages.




• Coordinating meeting rooms and liaising with colleagues ahead of client meetings.




• Keeping the reception area organised and presentable.




• Providing general front of house and administrative support.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in reception or front of house within a law firm, professional services firm or similarly high-end setting.




• Articulate, well presented and confident with clients.




• Discreet, organised and calm when managing competing demands.




• Flexible to cover shifts within the reception’s opening hours.




• Available to start in late October.