£18 per hour
About the Role
A Corporate Receptionist is required for a temporary full-time assignment based in the City of London, working 9:00am to 5:30pm from 21 May to 26 June 2026. This role, paying £18.00 per hour (PAYE), involves delivering polished Front of House services for an established Insurance Group. Key responsibilities include managing incoming calls and correspondence, welcoming visitors and stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless operation of the reception area. Candidates must possess previous corporate reception experience, strong organisational abilities, and first-class communication skills. Professional presentation and the capacity to manage multiple tasks with discretion and efficiency are essential for this assignment.
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
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
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