Interim Receptionist

Seeking an immediately available Interim Receptionist to cover assignments with a number of my clients within the City of London.

Client Details

Our clients range from small start ups through to FTSE 250 and listed businesses in the Financial Services Sector (Including Investment Banks, Managers, Asset Management companies, Trading platforms and Insurance) all based within central London

Description

As the Interim Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for the company and you will provide administrative support across the organisation. You will handle the flow of people through the business and ensure that all receptionist responsibilities are completed in a timely manner and delivered at the highest quality.

Your main duties will be to:

• Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Answer, screen and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed
• Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor passes)
• Update appointment calendars and schedule meetings/appointments
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc.
• Make sure meeting rooms are clean and tidy at all times
• Make teas and coffees
• Operating a switchboard
• Reserving meeting rooms in Outlook calendar
• Liaising with PAs and Executive Directors
• Booking couriers
• Booking catering and organising lunches
• Any other adhoc administrative duties

Profile

The successful Interim Receptionist will have prior admin and secretarial exposure as they will be:

• Ideally, immediately available or at short notice
• Reliable
• Proven working background in a front office handling receptionist responsibilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional appearance
• Solid communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organise, multitask, prioritise and work under pressure
• High school degree

Job Offer

£8 - £12 per hour, depending on client, location and background, inclusive of holiday and pension