Receptionist

Wild Berry Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Berry Associates in London is seeking a professional, organised receptionist to join their busy office on a temporary basis until the end of September, with potential extension. As the first point of contact, you will manage reception, coordinate visitors, support daily operations and assist multiple departments with admin tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will help organise interviews, manage meeting room bookings, handle deliveries and maintain office supplies, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist or front-of-house experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A professional, friendly and confident manner
• The ability to prioritise workloads and multitask effectively
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using new systems
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, staff, students and contractors to the office
• Managing reception and answering incoming calls
• Monitoring access to the building and ensuring security procedures are followed
• Handling deliveries and maintaining visitor records
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and meeting room setup
• Providing general administrative support across departments
• Organising interviews and supporting recruitment administration
• Assisting with event planning and visitor arrangements
• Maintaining office, stationery and kitchen supplies
• Liaising with contractors, housekeeping and facilities teams
• Supporting health and safety procedures and office communications
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and office administration as required

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Team oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a professional, organised and proactive individual to join their busy London office on a temporary basis. This role is expected to run until the end of September, with the possibility of being extended.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a welcoming and fast-paced environment where you'll be at the centre of daily operations, supporting staff, visitors and students while ensuring the smooth running of a busy office.

The Role

As the first point of contact for the organisation, you will provide exceptional front-of-house service and administrative support. You will be responsible for managing reception, coordinating visitors, supporting office operations and assisting various departments with day-to-day administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, staff, students and contractors to the office
• Managing reception and answering incoming calls
• Monitoring access to the building and ensuring security procedures are followed
• Handling deliveries and maintaining visitor records
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and meeting room setup
• Providing general administrative support across departments
• Organising interviews and supporting recruitment administration
• Assisting with event planning and visitor arrangements
• Maintaining office, stationery and kitchen supplies
• Liaising with contractors, housekeeping and facilities teams
• Supporting health and safety procedures and office communications
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and office administration as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous receptionist or front-of-house experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A professional, friendly and confident manner
• The ability to prioritise workloads and multitask effectively
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using new systems
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach

Working Hours

• Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Please note that occasional flexibility may be required to support evening events and operational requirements.