Somerset House

Arts Council England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset House Trust in London is seeking a friendly and proactive receptionist to join our front-of-house team as an ambassador for Somerset House and its vibrant community of creative businesses.

You will manage our two business receptions, provide a warm and professional welcome to visitors, coordinate the booking and use of our nine meeting rooms available for hire, and help ensure the building runs smoothly day to day.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a friendly and proactive receptionist to join our front-of-house team as an ambassador for Somerset House and its vibrant community of creative businesses.
• Working closely with colleagues, you will manage our two business receptions, provide a warm and professional welcome to visitors, coordinate the booking and use of our nine meeting rooms available for hire, and help ensure the building runs smoothly day to day.
• As a key member of the Reception team, you will be central to creating a positive, welcoming experience for everyone who works in and visits Somerset House.
• See job pack for full list of job requirements.

Responsibilities

• See job pack for full list of job requirements.
• We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share our unique combination of cultural events, the creative industries and history.

Job description

Mon, 12 Oct 2026">published - Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Job Summary

We are looking for a friendly and proactive receptionist to join our front-of-house team as an ambassador for Somerset House and its vibrant community of creative businesses.

Job Description

We are looking for people to join our fantastic team at Somerset House Trust. As the home of cultural innovators, the Trust connects creativity and the arts with the broader society.

Somerset House pursues a 'Step Inside, Think Outside' spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture - the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.

We are looking for a friendly and proactive receptionist to join our front-of-house team as an ambassador for Somerset House and its vibrant community of creative businesses. Working closely with colleagues, you will manage our two business receptions, provide a warm and professional welcome to visitors, coordinate the booking and use of our nine meeting rooms available for hire, and help ensure the building runs smoothly day to day. As a key member of the Reception team, you will be central to creating a positive, welcoming experience for everyone who works in and visits Somerset House.

Job Requirements

See job pack for full list of job requirements.

Job Responsibilities

See job pack for full list of job requirements.

We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share our unique combination of cultural events, the creative industries and history. It is this mix that empowers our programme and our organisational culture, making us a singular, compelling and inclusive place to visit and work.