Receptionist, Private Equity

ISE Partners Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Receptionist for a 9-month maternity cover. The role involves managing front-of-house tasks, ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and guests, and supporting the office team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a professional environment, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious firm in the West End.

Qualifications

• Polished, ambassadorial approach ideal for a professional office setting.
• Previous experience in a financial services environment preferred.
• Calm demeanor under pressure and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls with confidence.
• Oversee daily visitor list and welcome guests.
• Manage busy meeting room calendar and set up rooms.
• Support visiting colleagues and VIP guests as needed.

Skills

Client-first mindset

Outstanding personal presentation

Clear communication skills

Solid Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Receptionist – 9-Month Contract (Late August Start)
Exceptional Finance Firm | Stunning West End Offices

We are delighted to be supporting one of our longstanding financial services clients in their search for a poised and proactive Receptionist to join them on a 9-month maternity cover contract, starting late August.
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a front-of-house role within an impeccably run, high-performing environment, where your professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail will be deeply valued. Based in beautifully appointed West End offices, you’ll be the first impression for high-profile clients, senior stakeholders, and visiting colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct incoming calls with confidence and discretion
• Oversee the daily visitor list and welcome guests with warmth and efficiency
• Manage a busy meeting room calendar and ensure seamless room turnaround
• Set up meeting rooms, organise refreshments, and clear down post-meeting
• Coordinate catering for internal lunches and high-level meetings
• Keep pantry and kitchen areas clean, tidy and well-stocked
• Sort incoming and outgoing post and manage all courier bookings
• Support document production: scanning, printing, binding and copying
• Monitor and order office supplies, including recycling consumables such as toner
• Issue and track visitor passes
• Provide support to visiting colleagues and VIP guests as needed

What You’ll Bring:

• A polished, ambassadorial approach and client-first mindset
• Previous experience in a professional office – financial services ideal
• Outstanding personal presentation and clear, engaging communication skills
• Confidence interacting with HNWIs and VIP visitors
• A calm, unflappable demeanour – particularly when the pace picks up
• A naturally proactive attitude – spotting and solving issues without being asked
• Solid Microsoft Office skills and willingness to support with general office/facilities tasks
• A friendly, positive outlook – receptive to instruction and open to mentorship

If you're ready to bring your poise, reliability and team spirit to a truly world-class working environment, and you're available to start in late August, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to secure this outstanding opportunity.