Temporary Reception

C & C search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

C&C Search is recruiting a Receptionist for a prestigious investment firm in Central London. You will be the face of the business, delivering an exceptional front‑of‑house experience in a fast-paced corporate setting.

The role is temporary, fully office-based in Central London, with responsibilities across visitor management, meeting room coordination and general admin support. A polished, proactive communicator with strong MS Office skills is ideal.

Qualifications

• Previous Receptionist/Front of House experience in a corporate environment.
• Polished, professional communication style with strong customer service focus.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors and provide a welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Manage meeting rooms and hospitality requirements; support with venue preparation.
• Answer and direct inbound calls and handle general reception enquiries.
• Coordinate visitor arrivals, building access and security procedures.
• Manage post, couriers and deliveries; maintain reception and communal spaces.
• Order office supplies and assist with day-to-day office operations.
• Support wider team with ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills

Polished communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting a Receptionist for a highly regarded investment firm based in Central London. This is an exciting temporary opportunity for a polished and proactive Receptionist who enjoys being the face of a business and delivering an exceptional front-of-house experience within a fast-paced corporate environment.

Position: Receptionist

Salary: £18.00 per hour + holiday pay

Contract: Temporary

Location: Central London

Hybrid set up: Fully office-based

What they do: Investment management

Size of company: Established international investment firm with a collaborative and professional culture. This is a high-performing yet welcoming organisation where professionalism, attention to detail and teamwork are highly valued.

Key responsibilities for this Receptionist position:

• Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Managing meeting rooms, ensuring they are prepared to a high standard and supported with any hospitality requirements.
• Answering and directing incoming calls and handling general reception enquiries.
• Coordinating visitor arrivals, building access and security procedures.
• Managing post, couriers and deliveries.
• Maintaining the reception area, meeting rooms and communal spaces to an exceptional standard.
• Ordering office supplies and assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc administrative duties as required.

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Previous Receptionist, Front of House or Client Services experience within a corporate environment.
• A polished and professional communication style.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive approach with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

For this role, C&C Search is acting as an employment business.

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