Receptionist/Administrator - Temp - Perm

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Receptionist/Administrator for a Southwark-based role in London. You will handle professional reception duties, greet visitors, manage post and deliveries, and support HR and Operations with administrative tasks. The 3-month temp period transitions to a permanent position with generous travel allowance.

Typical hours are 8:15am–5:15pm. A-Level or equivalent education and strong MS Office skills are required to excel in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous office administration or reception experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Highly organised with a methodical approach to tasks.
• Proactive and able to work unsupervised.
• Excellent telephone manners and professional communication style.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and callers with a friendly demeanour.
• Maintain a clean and tidy reception area.
• Manage incoming/outgoing post and deliveries.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure all necessary preparations are made.
• Provide administrative support across departments, particularly HR and Operations.
• Keep an updated inventory of office stock and ensure timely replenishment.
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs of office equipment.
• Act as a designated Fire Warden and support Health and Safety administration.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety procedures and documentation.
• Collaborate on company events and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Organised

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Excellent telephone manners

Communication skills

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist/Administrator - London Bridge

Temp-Perm - October start

(approximately 3 months temping)

Salary 25,000 - 28,000

Additional benefits and generous travel allowance once the role goes perm

8:15am - 5:15pm

Are you an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Receptionist to join a dynamic team at our client based in Southwark, London.

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading Mechanical and Electrical Contractor, known for delivering high-quality building services solutions to the Commercial, Residential, and Refurbishment sectors. They are passionate about providing innovative engineering solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation.

Role Overview:

As a Receptionist, you will play a vital role in maintaining the smooth running of the business. Your responsibilities will include providing professional reception duties, ensuring a clean and tidy office space, answering and redirecting calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and supporting the Directors with administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors and callers with a friendly demeanour
• Maintain a clean and tidy reception area
• Manage incoming/outgoing post and deliveries
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure all necessary preparations are made
• Provide administrative support across departments, particularly HR and Operations
• Keep an updated inventory of office stock and ensure timely replenishment
• Arrange for maintenance and repairs of office equipment
• Act as a designated Fire Warden and support Health and Safety administration
• Ensure compliance with fire safety procedures and documentation
• Collaborate on company events and employee engagement initiatives

All about you

• Previous office administration or reception experience
• Educated to A-Level or equivalent
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Word
• Highly organised with a methodical approach to tasks
• Proactive and able to work unsupervised
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong data input skills
• Excellent telephone manners and professional communication style

Why Join Us?

• • Be part of a vibrant team that values innovative ideas and proactive problem-solving.
  • Contribute to a positive workplace culture while enhancing your professional skills.
  • Enjoy a role that provides variety in tasks and responsibilities, keeping your day exciting!

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