Receptionist / Office Assistant

We are currently recruiting a receptionist and office assistant for a thriving firm based in Holborn. Acting as the first point of contact, you will also be responsible for general office and PA-style duties. This is a fantastic opportunity who is keen to gain experience working for a very credible firm and who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include:

• Meeting and greeting guests
• Answering phone calls and taking messages when needed
• General administrative tasks
• Ordering and monitoring stocks, booking couriers and arranging meeting rooms
• Ensuring all facilities are well maintained, and the office is kept tidy
• Managing contracts with suppliers
• Opening and distributing mail
• Providing holiday cover for other office-based team members like the personal assistants

Skills required:

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience in a reception role would be preferred for this role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience within a professional environment, working in stunning offices in central London. You’ll be able to take on more responsibility than you typically would expect of a reception role and potentially progress too!

Lily Shippen are experts in recruiting top business support and Human Resources talent, including PAs, EAs, Receptionists, Private PAs and Office Managers as well as Generalists, L&D, Recruitment (Experienced and Graduate) and HR Operations, on a temporary, permanent and fixed-term contract basis. We work with clients across the UK from our offices in London and Manchester, as well as servicing international and remote roles.