Receptionist | Luxury Interior Design

Knightsbridge Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Knightsbridge Recruitment is seeking a friendly, polished Receptionist to join a leading design studio in London. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will help create a welcoming, professional environment and support the smooth day-to-day running of the studio.

Reporting to the Office Manager, the ideal candidate will have previous reception experience, excellent communication skills and a proactive, service-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, front of house or similar office role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the reception desk, greet visitors, answer calls and direct enquiries.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure rooms are prepared and equipped.
• Arrange refreshments, taxis, couriers and deliveries, and manage post.
• Maintain contact databases, calendars and shared studio emails.
• Support with health and safety administration and general office operations.
• Liaise with colleagues across the international business.

Skills

Reception experience

Front of house

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a friendly, polished and proactive Receptionist to join a leading design studio behind some of the most exciting projects in London and beyond. As the first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the studio.

Reporting to the Office Manager, this is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in keeping an office running seamlessly.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the reception desk, greeting visitors, answering calls and directing enquiries.
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are prepared, presentable and fully equipped.
• Arranging refreshments, taxis, couriers and deliveries, and managing incoming and outgoing post.
• Maintaining contact databases, calendars and shared studio email accounts.
• Monitoring staff attendance and working-from-home schedules.
• Ordering office, kitchen and stationery supplies and maintaining a tidy, well-organised studio.
• Supporting the Office Manager with health and safety administration, staff events and general office operations.
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative duties, including occasional support with expenses and credit card reconciliations.
• Liaising with colleagues across the wider international business.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in reception, front of house or a similar office-based role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm, polished and professional manner.
• An impeccable eye for detail.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and a genuine desire to provide excellent service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and personable Receptionist to become an integral part of a welcoming and highly successful business, providing a first-class front-of-house experience while supporting the wider team.