Receptionist & executive assistant

Role Overview:

We are seeking a professional, highly organised Receptionist who will also provide executive-level administrative support to the Chairman and senior leadership team.

This is a varied role combining front-of-house responsibilities with executive support across both business and private matters. The successful candidate will demonstrate discretion, flexibility, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Fluency in Turkish is a genuine occupational requirement, as the role involves regular communication with Turkish-speaking stakeholders and supporting the Chairman with both professional and private arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Reception & Office Support

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries
• Maintain a professional and welcoming reception environment
• Handle post, deliveries, and courier arrangements
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and visitor logistics
• Provide general administrative support across the office

Executive Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative and organisational support to the Chairman and senior management
• Communicate and liaise confidently in both English and Turkish
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Provide support across business and private affairs as required
• Coordinate services, suppliers, and arrangements aligned to individual requirements
• Support internal and external events, meetings, and hospitality
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Fluency in Turkish and English (essential)
• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or administrative role
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Professional, adaptable, and proactive approach
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to undertake a varied role with a mix of office-based and coordination duties
• Willingness to support senior leadership across a broad range of administrative requirements
• Full UK driving licence (desirable, depending on business needs)

Equality & Compliance Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience, and business needs.

Any language requirement specified in this role is in line with a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership