Job description
Receptionist / Business Administrator
• Job Type: Temporary ( With the possibility of extension / permanent)
• Hours: 40 hrs a week
• Office Based: 08.30am – 5.30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: St Albans
• Salary: £13.50 – £ 14.25
My client is committed to developing talent across a range of professional disciplines and is looking to strengthen its Front of House Reception team to support ongoing business growth and technological advancement. They are seeking a motivated, organised, and professional individual with customer-facing and administrative experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and professional environment, delivering a high-quality reception service while supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the business.
Day-to-day of the role:
• Greet and assist visitors professionally.
• Handle incoming calls with efficiency and courtesy.
• Manage general reception duties such as booking couriers, ordering lunches, and handling mail.
• Maintain meeting rooms and prepare refreshments for client meetings.
• Support various administrative tasks across departments, including HR and client documentation.
• Engage in diary management, arrange meetings, and manage catering needs.
• Draft correspondence and manage client onboarding documentation in compliance with AML procedures.
• Maintain and update the online technical library and manage confidential document scanning.
• Act as a Charity Champion and assist in organising social events and other ad hoc tasks as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Demonstrable customer-facing and administrative experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style as needed.
• Proactive and self-reliant with strong multitasking, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• High attention to detail and effective team collaboration.
• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with CCH or similar Document Management System is desirable.