Receptionist

Crone Corkill; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Social events

Job summary

Crone Corkill is seeking a proactive Corporate Receptionist & Workplace Coordinator for its London office. You will manage the front-of-house experience, coordinate meetings, hospitality and daily office operations while ensuring a smooth, professional environment.

The role requires strong customer service, excellent communication, and outstanding organisational skills. You will support facilities, events, and compliance in a fast-paced corporate setting with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in corporate reception/front-of-house/workplace coordination or similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, polished and professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating meetings, hospitality, suppliers and workplace logistics.
• Proactive hands-on attitude with confidence to resolve issues and anticipate needs.
• Attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Front of House & Reception: greet visitors and provide a warm, professional welcome.
• Meeting Room & Hospitality Coordination: manage bookings, readiness, registrations, catering and logistics.
• Workplace & Facilities Support: assist with facilities requests, maintenance coordination, contractor access and troubleshooting.
• Office Management: maintain supplies, deliveries and keep spaces organised and presentable.
• Events Coordination: support internal events, catering, room setups, AV and attendee logistics.
• Administration & Compliance: maintain workplace records, health and safety procedures, data protection.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to improve processes and visitor experience.

Skills

Customer service

Front-of-house

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Corporate Receptionist & Workplace Coordinator

Location: London, SW1

Sector: Financial Services / Investment Management

The Opportunity

An established and internationally recognised investment management firm is seeking a professional, proactive and service-oriented Corporate Receptionist & Workplace Coordinator to join its growing Business Operations team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced front-of-house professional to take ownership of the reception experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a prestigious corporate office. The role offers a varied mix of client-facing responsibilities, workplace coordination, facilities support and internal event organisation.

The successful candidate will be a natural organiser with exceptional attention to detail, a polished and professional manner, and the ability to remain calm and composed in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Front of House & Reception: Act as the first point of contact for visitors, delivering a warm, professional welcome and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
• Meeting Room & Hospitality Coordination: Manage meeting room bookings, room readiness, visitor registration, refreshments, catering and associated logistics.
• Workplace & Facilities Support: Assist with the daily running of the office, including facilities requests, maintenance coordination, contractor access and general workplace troubleshooting.
• Office Management: Maintain office supplies, manage deliveries and couriers, oversee shared spaces and ensure the workplace remains organised and presentable.
• Events Coordination: Support the planning and delivery of internal events, including team socials, coordinating catering, room setups, AV requirements and attendee logistics.
• Administration & Compliance: Maintain accurate workplace records and trackers, support health and safety procedures, and adhere to information security and data protection requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve office processes, enhance the visitor experience and ensure the workplace operates efficiently.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings a strong customer service mindset, takes pride in delivering consistently high standards and enjoys being at the heart of a busy office environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a corporate reception, front-of-house, workplace coordination or comparable customer-facing role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a polished and professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience coordinating meetings, hospitality, suppliers and workplace logistics.
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude, with the confidence to resolve issues and anticipate needs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Previous exposure to facilities coordination, office administration or internal events support.

The Environment & Benefits

You will join a collaborative, inclusive and internationally connected organisation that values professionalism, initiative and high standards of service.

The role offers competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, professional development and career progression opportunities, alongside a flexible, results‑focused working environment. Employees also benefit from wellbeing initiatives, social events and opportunities to contribute to charitable and philanthropic activities.

This is an ideal opportunity for a polished and proactive receptionist or workplace professional looking to develop their career within a high‑calibre, international business.