Corporate Receptionist – Temporary Contract
£18.00 per hour (PAYE) | City of London
21 May – 26 June 2026
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm
An established Insurance Group based in the City of London is seeking an experienced Corporate Receptionist to deliver exceptional Front of House services during a key temporary assignment.
This role starts 21 May 2026 and runs until 26 June 2026, offering a professional, fast‑paced environment where first‑class service is essential.
About the Role
As the face of the organisation, you will provide a polished and welcoming reception experience while ensuring the smooth running of all front‑of‑house operations. Responsibilities include:
* Delivering a best‑in‑class service to visitors, colleagues, and stakeholders
* Managing incoming communications across telephone, email, and Microsoft Teams
* Visitor management: meet and greet, notifying hosts, escorting guests to meeting rooms
* Coordinating meeting rooms, including bookings, preparation, and set‑up
* Arranging travel and accommodation, and booking couriers and taxis
* Supporting events and large meetings, including hospitality coordination
* Providing refreshments as required
* Operating the switchboard for external calls
* Maintaining a tidy, professional reception area
* Sorting and distributing post
About You
The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, confidence, and a proactive approach. You will have:
* Previous corporate Receptionist / Front of House experience
* Experience operating a busy switchboard
* Strong relationship‑building skills with staff and external stakeholders
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* A commitment to outstanding customer service
* Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail
* A positive, energetic, and team‑focused attitude
* Professional presentation, punctuality, and reliability
* A flexible, can‑do approach
* Willingness to undergo security checks