Reception Administrator
775112413
£16.82 Per Hour
Part Time
Temporary
Paddington, Greater London
Administration
Posted 1 hour ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
A global life sciences organisation is seeking an experienced Reception Administrator to support its London office in Paddington.
This is a temporary role to start ASAP, working Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (1‑hour unpaid break). The position pays £16.82 per hour.
The Reception Administrator will be the first point of contact for all visitors and callers, delivering an exceptional welcome experience while providing administrative support to colleagues and customers. The role involves reception duties, coordination of travel and accommodationand general office support.
Key Responsibilities
- Register, receive, and announce visitors, ensuring a professional and friendly welcome.
- Manage incoming calls and emails, directing queries appropriately.
- Ensure meeting rooms are prepared, tidy, and stocked with stationery and refreshments.
- Handle all incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries.
- Process invoices and raise purchase orders.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for colleagues and customers.
- Organise catering for meetings and events, particularly for non‑London based colleagues.
- Provide general administrative support and assist with meeting arrangements.
- Previous experience in a Reception or Reception Administration role.
- Confident representing the company as the first point of contact, with a warm and professional manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proactive, self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and able to take ownership of tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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