Receptionist

Randstad Education; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Immediate start

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Public transport access

Job summary

Randstad UK is hiring a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our busy head office in Croydon. In this front-of-house role, you will greet visitors, support executives, and help keep daily operations running smoothly.

You will manage switchboard, organize meetings and refreshments, coordinate facilities, and maintain records in MIS. The position offers weekly PAYE pay, immediate start, and potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record in a corporate reception, front-of-house, or busy administrative support role.
• Technical Proficiency: Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams,SharePoint) and MIS.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication with a business-smart presentation.
• Work Ethic: Strong time-management skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who can liaise effectively across all seniority levels.

Responsibilities

• Front of House & Reception: Welcome visitors professionally while maintaining safeguarding, sign-in, and health & safety compliance
• Switchboard Operations: Manage incoming calls, screen enquiries, take messages, and redirect calls
• Meeting & Hospitality Support: Maintain reception areas and meeting rooms to an exceptional standard; organise refreshments for senior meetings and executive events
• Facilities & Office Coordination: Coordinate contractor visits, service maintenance (HVAC, utilities), and scheduled fire safety drills
• Mail & Couriers: Oversee incoming and outgoing post and deliveries, manage courier bookings, and monitor the franking machine account and stationery stock
• Administrative & Database Management: Update internal staff records, visitor logging systems, and directory contact sheets

Skills

Reception experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

MIS systems

Job description

We are seeking a professional, articulate, and highly organised Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join a busy head office team in Croydon

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In this front-of-house role, you will serve as the first point of contact for high-profile visitors, support the executive and CEO teams, and ensure daily office operations run smoothly

. This is an ideal position for a customer-focused administrator looking for stability and long-term career growth within a purpose-driven environment

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Key Responsibilities

• Front of House & Reception: Welcome all visitors, guests, and senior stakeholders professionally while maintaining robust safeguarding, sign-in, and health & safety compliance
• Switchboard Operations: Manage incoming calls efficiently, screen enquiries, take accurate messages, and redirect calls to relevant staff and departments
• Meeting & Hospitality Support: Maintain reception areas and meeting rooms to an exceptional standard; organise and prepare refreshments for senior meetings and executive events
• Facilities & Office Coordination: Partner with the Office Manager to coordinate contractor visits, service maintenance (HVAC, utilities), and scheduled fire safety drills
• Mail & Couriers: Oversee incoming and outgoing post and deliveries, manage courier bookings, and monitor the franking machine account and stationery stock
• Administrative & Database Management: Update internal staff records, visitor logging systems, and directory contact sheets accurately

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Candidate Profile

• Experience: Proven track record in a corporate reception, front-of-house, or busy administrative support role
• Technical Proficiency: Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams,SharePoint) and experience working with internal database or management information systems (MIS)
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication with a business-smart presentation
• Work Ethic: Strong time-management skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced setting
• Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who can take initiative and liaise effectively across all seniority levels

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What's on Offer

• Competitive daily pay rate equivalent to £28,860 - £32,000 per annum, paid weekly via PAYE
• Immediate start.
• Strong opportunity for permanent placement following the initial assignment period.
• Located close to South Croydon station with excellent transport links.
• Vetting Requirements: Please note that this position is subject to strict pre-employment vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, professional referencing, and right-to-work verification.

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Why Work with Randstad?

• Weekly Pay via PAYE: Consistent, reliable weekly pay straight into your account every Friday
• Dedicated Consultant Support: A single point of contact to support you through the vetting process, your onboarding, and throughout the duration of your assignment.
• Career Progression: Access to a broad network of permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles across leading UK organisations.

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Next Steps

Interviews will take place via MS Teams