Receptionist

1 week ago

London Area, United Kingdom Val Wade Recruitment Full time

Receptionist, Architectural firm, Permanent, Central London, £27,400 p/a plus great benefits


Our client, a renowned architectural firm, based in Central London, requires a permanent receptionist. The reception team work on a rotation system, shifts covering 8.15am-5.15pm, 8.30am-5.30pm and 9.00am-6.00pm. The main purpose of this role is to provide a friendly, efficient and professional reception service ensuring that visitors and clients have a positive impression of the company. You will be a key player in a friendly team; they all support each other but everyone has their own responsibilities too - providing PA support, organising CPDs, supporting Document Control. This is a great career step if you are well presented with a positive and welcoming manner and enjoy a mix of client facing and admin in your day to day work.


The main duties of the Receptionist role are:


  • First point of contact to all visitors
  • Answer the busy main switchboard
  • Assisting colleagues with queries and administration tasks
  • Ensure reception area is clean and tidy at all times
  • Manage and booking meeting rooms
  • Prepare refreshments for all meetings, ordering sandwiches as necessary
  • Set up equipment for presentation, conference calls and video
  • Distribution of post / receiving deliveries
  • Assist with project related tasks
  • Order courier and taxis
  • Manage the centralised company email inbox
  • Booking travel, hotels, restaurants as necessary
  • Assisting with training new starters
  • Other duties include: Organising weekly seminars
  • Supporting Team Coordinators and PAs with ad hoc tasks
  • Scheduling Friday night presentations and monthly round-ups
  • Creating presentations / formatting documents
  • Auditing the meeting rooms


Skills and requirements

  • Educated to GCSE Level standard or equivalent as a minimum (including passes in English and Maths)
  • Office based experience and customer service
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Well presented and professional
  • Strong team player, with readiness to ‘muck in’
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Clear, confident and polite telephone manner
  • Flexible, with a willingness to tackle a variety of duties and to learn new skills
  • Reliable
  • Good organisation and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail.


If your skill set matches the above description and you are interested in the role, apply now


Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities

and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.

  • Receptionist

    2 months ago

    London Area, United Kingdom ISE Partners Full time

    Do you have a flair for customer service and an eye for detail? Are you looking for a dynamic, boutique investment environment? If so, we want you to be the brand ambassador for this firm! As the gatekeeper, you will be the sole receptionist supporting with everything from meeting and greeting, to inventory and liaising with building management. Joining the...

  • Receptionist

    2 months ago

    London Area, United Kingdom ISE Partners Full time

    Do you have a flair for customer service and an eye for detail? Are you looking for a dynamic, boutique investment environment? If so, we want you to be the brand ambassador for this firm! As the gatekeeper, you will be the sole receptionist supporting with everything from meeting and greeting, to inventory and liaising with building management. Joining the...

  • Receptionist

    1 day ago

    London Area, United Kingdom VWA (Victoria Wall Associates) Full time

    ReceptionistPermanentASAPUp to £45k, depending on experienceFully office-basedWest End7-RecS/FAHEThe Client:A lovely international investment firm are looking for a proactive and personable Receptionist to work alongside one other receptionist in a busy but collaborative office.The Role:Receptionist duties include but are not limited to:Meeting and greeting...

  • Receptionist

    15 hours ago

    London Area, United Kingdom VWA (Victoria Wall Associates) Full time

    ReceptionistPermanentASAPUp to £45k, depending on experienceFully office-basedWest End7-RecS/FAHEThe Client:A lovely international investment firm are looking for a proactive and personable Receptionist to work alongside one other receptionist in a busy but collaborative office.The Role:Receptionist duties include but are not limited to:Meeting and greeting...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom ISE Partners Full time

    Kickstart Your Career in Style: Graduate Receptionist Role in Central London Are you a recent graduate with a passion for people and a flair for organisation? An exceptional opportunity awaits you at a prestigious Central London firm, where you’ll step into a dynamic and rewarding role as a Graduate Receptionist. This is your chance to shine in a...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom ISE Partners Full time

    Kickstart Your Career in Style: Graduate Receptionist Role in Central LondonAre you a recent graduate with a passion for people and a flair for organisation?An exceptional opportunity awaits you at a prestigious Central London firm, where you’ll step into a dynamic and rewarding role as a Graduate Receptionist. This is your chance to shine in a...

  • Receptionist

    3 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom ISE Partners Full time

    Kickstart Your Career in Style: Graduate Receptionist Role in Central LondonAre you a recent graduate with a passion for people and a flair for organisation?An exceptional opportunity awaits you at a prestigious Central London firm, where you’ll step into a dynamic and rewarding role as a Graduate Receptionist. This is your chance to shine in a...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Eden Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Eden Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing private equity firm to find a dedicated and professional Receptionist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to be at the forefront of a leading investment firm, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and creating a positive first impression...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Eden Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Eden Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing private equity firm to find a dedicated and professional Receptionist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to be at the forefront of a leading investment firm, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and creating a positive first impression...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Eden Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Eden Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing private equity firm to find a dedicated and professional Receptionist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to be at the forefront of a leading investment firm, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and creating a positive first impression...

  • Receptionist

    7 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Victoria College of Arts and Design Full time

    Company: Victoria College Of Arts and Design (VCAD)Position: ReceptionistLocation: ONSITE, London, UK (SE1 4LG)Salary: £25,000 AnnuallyJob Type: Full - Time (& Weekends, according to timetable)About us:Victoria College Of Arts and Design is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest growing private sector Higher Education providers.About the role: The...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Victoria College of Arts and Design Full time

    Company: Victoria College Of Arts and Design (VCAD) Position: Receptionist Salary: £24,000 Per Annum Location: ONSITE, London, UK - HX (E14 9GE) Job Type: Full - Time (& Weekends, according to timetable) About us: Victoria College Of Arts and Design is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest growing private sector Higher Education providers. About...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Victoria College of Arts and Design Full time

    Company: Victoria College Of Arts and Design (VCAD)Position: ReceptionistSalary: £24,000 Per AnnumLocation: ONSITE, London, UK - HX (E14 9GE)Job Type: Full - Time (& Weekends, according to timetable)About us:Victoria College Of Arts and Design is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest growing private sector Higher Education providers.About the role: The...

  • Receptionist

    1 week ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Victoria College of Arts and Design Full time

    Company: Victoria College Of Arts and Design (VCAD) Position: Receptionist Location: ONSITE, London, UK (SE1 4LG) Salary: £25,000 Annually Job Type: Full - Time (& Weekends, according to timetable) About us: Victoria College Of Arts and Design is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest growing private sector Higher Education providers. About the...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Victoria College of Arts and Design Full time

    Company: Victoria College Of Arts and Design (VCAD)Position: ReceptionistLocation: ONSITE, London, UK (SE1 4LG)Salary: £25,000 AnnuallyJob Type: Full - Time (& Weekends, according to timetable)About us:Victoria College Of Arts and Design is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest growing private sector Higher Education providers.About the role: The...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Victoria College of Arts and Design Full time

    Company: Victoria College Of Arts and Design (VCAD)Position: ReceptionistSalary: £24,000 Per AnnumLocation: ONSITE, London, UK - HX (E14 9GE)Job Type: Full - Time (& Weekends, according to timetable)About us:Victoria College Of Arts and Design is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest growing private sector Higher Education providers.About the role: The...

  • Corporate Receptionist

    3 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Front of House Recruitment Full time

    Corporate Receptionist Hotel Receptionists & Cabin Crew welcome to apply!! London £33k to £40k salary London Global Law Firm Corporate Receptionist opportunity has arisen at large global Law Firm - Reservations of Meetings & Executive Events and generally providing 5* customer service and liaising with VIPs and UHNW individuals, also providing team...

  • Corporate Receptionist

    3 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Front of House Recruitment Full time

    Corporate ReceptionistHotel Receptionists & Cabin Crew welcome to apply!!London£33k to £40k salaryLondon Global Law FirmCorporate Receptionist opportunity has arisen at large global Law Firm - Reservations of Meetings & Executive Events and generally providing 5* customer service and liaising with VIPs and UHNW individuals, also providing team support...

  • Corporate Receptionist

    4 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Front of House Recruitment Full time

    Corporate ReceptionistHotel Receptionists & Cabin Crew welcome to apply!!London£33k to £40k salaryLondon Global Law FirmCorporate Receptionist opportunity has arisen at large global Law Firm - Reservations of Meetings & Executive Events and generally providing 5* customer service and liaising with VIPs and UHNW individuals, also providing team support...

  • Receptionist

    4 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Cobalt Recruitment Full time

    Cobalt is delighted to be partnering with a global leader in commercial Real Estate, they are currently searching for a receptionist for a permanent opportunity to offer a high level of customer service skills to clients and customers.Core ResponsibilitiesAnswer multi-line incoming calls, screening calls and taking messages for appropriate staff memberTo...