Receptionist administration assistant

Receptionist / Administration Assistant - Central London - Office Based Role - GBP23k-GBP27k (pro rata) - 3 month rolling contract * Close to Chancery Lane and Holborn tube stations * 100% office based * 3 month rolling contract basis * Hours and days open to negotiation * GBP23K - GBP27K pro rata + amazing pro rata rsquo;d benefits including generous pension, 5 weeks holiday, 4 x salary death in service, health insurance, plus loads more! * Highly respectable and sought-after global digital information provider * Supportive, flexible working environment This thriving digital publishing business is a fully flexible organisation with the ethos of ensuring every member of staff is valued, trusted and can manage their working time effectively whilst ensuring their wellbeing is prioritised. Since Covid they have transitioned to fully remote working whilst retaining an attractive space in Central London for team meetings, periodic staff reunions and for employees to get together and socialise. They are now looking to hire a Receptionist / Admin Assistant to provide a friendly and welcoming front of house service to mainly employees and some guests as well as assisting the Executive team with general admin such as diary management, events organising and ad hoc project support. What we rsquo;re looking for: * Previous Front of House experience * Proficient MS Office 365 skills including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint * Good organisational and prioritising skills * Warm, welcoming, helpful nature * Comfortable liaising with all types of people * Willingness to work on own initiative * High attention to detail * Available imminently and able to commit to rolling 3 month contract Key responsibilities as the Receptionist / Administration Assistant will include: * Acting as first point of contact for visitors and staff * Handling all front of house queries professionally and efficiently * Responsible for the appearance and general upkeep of the meeting rooms and front of house area * Assisting with and reporting IT, facilities or building issues * Managing meeting rooms including setting up and clearing down * Arranging refreshments and catering * Co-ordinating AV equipment * Running usage reports on a monthly basis * Providing First Aid and Fire Marshall cover as required * Undertaking Health Safety inductions * Arranging travel, researching and booking hotels as required * Providing admin and project support on ad hoc basis Interested in this Receptionist contract position? If you are available imminently, will be able to commit to a rolling 3 month contract in Central London and have previous experience in a similar Reception / Administration role, then we rsquo;d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV, quoting lsquo;CH - Receptionist - Central London