Receptionist

Receptionist 📍 Paddington, London 🕘 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (Office-based) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional and proactive Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming office environment in Paddington. Reporting to the PA to the CEO & Founder, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the front-of-house and wider office operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys being the first point of contact, and takes pride in delivering excellent service. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact, welcoming visitors and directing them accordingly Manage the reception area, ensuring it remains professional, tidy and presentable at all times Handle incoming communications including calls, emails, post, and deliveries Coordinate and maintain meeting rooms, ensuring they are prepared between bookings Provide diary management support for the UK Managing Director Organise catering for meetings and internal events Carry out general administrative duties, including data entry and ad hoc tasks Support office operations, including supplies management and inventory tracking Assist with booking staff travel where required Support office Health & Safety processes Skills & Experience Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Confident communication skills - both written and verbal Professional, approachable, and client-focused manner Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure Strong telephone manner and interpersonal skills Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively A proactive approach with a strong sense of urgency Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) 8% contributory pension scheme via salary sacrifice Death in service cover (3x salary) Group income protection (50%) Company bonus scheme Private health insurance (available after successful probation)If you're a confident and personable individual looking to build your career within a professional office environment, we'd love to hear from you. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website