Receptionist - Temp to Perm

C&C Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established Oil & Gas company in London is seeking a Receptionist to provide a seamless front-of-house experience. The successful candidate will manage meeting room bookings, screen calls, and support client meetings. Prior experience in a corporate reception environment is essential. This role offers competitive hourly pay and is fully office-based.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy corporate reception environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability and high levels of professionalism.
• Experience in financial or professional services preferred.
• A proactive team player who brings a positive, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional and seamless front-of-house experience.
• Answer, screen and redirect calls efficiently and professionally.
• Manage the booking and smooth running of 30 meeting rooms.
• Support the setup of client meetings and events.
• Conduct regular meeting room checks to ensure functionality.
• Liaise with hospitality teams for catering requirements.
• Manage security passes and prepare access audit reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational ability

Client-focused approach

Proactivity

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting a Receptionist to work for a well‑established Oil & Gas company based in Victoria.

All about the role and company you would be working for!

Position: Receptionist

Salary: £16p/h + holiday

Hybrid set up: Fully office‑based

What they do: Oil & Gas

Size of company: Large, international business with strong London presence

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

This is an ambitious and progressive organisation that blends centuries of heritage with a modern, entrepreneurial mindset. They foster a culture where people are encouraged to think independently, challenge the status quo and develop their careers through meaningful opportunities. Supportive, collaborative, and people‑focused, they invest heavily in their teams and celebrate individuals who bring initiative, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Key responsibilities for this Receptionist:

• Provide a warm, professional and seamless front‑of‑house experience
• Answer, screen and redirect calls efficiently and professionally
• Manage the booking and smooth running of 30 meeting rooms, updating Outlook invites and tracking changes
• Support the setup of client meetings and events, including logistics, IT, hospitality, room layout and ad hoc support
• Conduct regular meeting room checks to ensure furniture, equipment and AV are in place and functional
• Liaise closely with hospitality teams to ensure catering requirements are understood and delivered
• Manage security passes, including issuing new and temporary passes, deactivating access when required and preparing access audit reports

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Previous experience in a busy corporate reception environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational ability and high levels of professionalism
• Experience in financial or professional services preferred
• A proactive team player who brings a positive, client‑focused approach

Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position?

Michelle Muthoni - Senior Talent Associate

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency. At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.