Corporate Receptionist – Office Admin – City of London | Monday to Friday

Job Title: Corporate Receptionist | Office Admin
Location: Near Bank Station, London
Salary: £32,000-34,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts between 8am and 6pm, with a 1-hour unpaid break
Holiday Entitlement: 20 days, plus bank holidays

About the Role

Bennett Hay is seeking a professional and enthusiastic Corporate Receptionist / Office Administrator to join our team in a prestigious new client site near Bank Station. This front-of-house role is ideal for a highly organised individual who thrives in a guest-facing environment and is passionate about providing an exceptional visitor experience. As a key member of our reception team, you will act as the first point of contact, helping create a professional, welcoming, and seamless experience for visitors, clients, and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Visitor Management: Greet guests with warmth and professionalism, manage the visitor registration process, and issue passes while maintaining accurate records.

• Reception Operations: Manage incoming calls and emails, ensure a tidy and inviting reception area, and deliver an excellent first impression.

• Meeting Coordination: Support meeting room bookings, set up spaces as per host requirements, and coordinate catering services when needed.

• Client Support: Deliver concierge-style services to senior visitors and key stakeholders, offering personalised and attentive assistance.

• Hospitality Duties: Oversee refreshment provision, manage room setups for meetings and events, and ensure all facilities are guest-ready.

• Inventory & Maintenance: Order weekly flowers, maintain lost property records, report maintenance issues, and ensure all front-of-house areas are maintained to the highest standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a reception, hospitality, or administrative support role

• Professional and polished communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong organisation and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel

• A proactive, guest-focused attitude with a keen eye for detail

• A background in corporate hospitality, reception, or client services is desirable

Benefits

• Company pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Bike2Work scheme

• Health cash plan

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Paid volunteer days

• Discounted or free food

• Company events

• Referral programme

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities within a supportive team

Start Date: 01/06/2025

Please do not call our Head Office for vacancy related questions, as our HR Recruitment team is not always on site and prefer emails.