Temporary Receptionist - Luxury Retail

C&C Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Search is recruiting a Receptionist (Temporary) for a globally recognised luxury brand based in Kensington. This front-of-house role offers exposure to a fast-paced, professional environment and starts 8th September, continuing until a permanent hire is made.

The successful candidate will meet and greet visitors, manage calls and emails, coordinate meeting rooms, and support the wider team with ad hoc admin tasks. Immediate availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous reception/front-of-house or customer-service experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Polished, professional and proactive approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general office systems.
• Immediately available and able to start on 8th September.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors, ensuring a first-class front-of-house experience
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general reception enquiries
• Booking meeting rooms and supporting office coordination
• Assisting with administrative tasks and ad hoc support across the wider team
• Managing post, couriers and office supplies
• Ensuring reception and communal areas are maintained to a high standard

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist (Temporary)

C&C Search is currently recruiting a Receptionist (Temporary) for a globally recognised luxury brand based in Kensington. This is a fantastic opportunity for an immediately available Receptionist to join a prestigious, design-led business in a front-of-house role. Starting 8th September, this role will be ongoing until a permanent hire is made and offers exposure to a fast-paced, professional and welcoming environment.

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

Position:

Receptionist (Temporary)

Salary:

£15 per hour + holiday pay

Hybrid set up:

5 days per week in the office, Kensington

What they do:

International luxury retail and lifestyle brand

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

This is a creative, collaborative and highly professional business with a strong brand identity and an exceptional reputation within the luxury sector. The team is friendly, welcoming and passionate about delivering an outstanding experience for both clients and colleagues. You'll be joining a business that values professionalism, teamwork and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities for this Receptionist position:

• Meeting and greeting visitors, ensuring a first-class front-of-house experience
• Managing incoming calls, emails and general reception enquiries
• Booking meeting rooms and supporting office coordination
• Assisting with administrative tasks and ad hoc support across the wider team
• Managing post, couriers and office supplies
• Ensuring reception and communal areas are maintained to a high standard

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Previous Reception, Front of House or Customer Service experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A polished, professional and proactive approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general office systems
• Immediately available and able to start on 8th September

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

Carolyn Barraclough

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.