Receptionist
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.0 to £18.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £30k-32k equivalent |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4770357_1770832057 |
Summary
Your new company
This luxury retail company based in Central London is looking for a Receptionist to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is a temporary cover with all 5 days/week being in the office at 40 hours/week.
Your new role
This role will be managing the front-of-house for the office while supporting wider administration. The duties of this role will include:
- Greeting and welcoming clients/visitors into the office, providing a hospitable and welcoming experience.
- Receiving calls and taking messages for relevant staff.
- Assisting with administration duties including office management, event coordination and booking meetings.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills/requirements:
- Proven experience with Luxury Retail or Hotel Reception positions.
- Polished, professional and customer-centric proactive attitude.
- Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment, taking initiative when possible.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with great attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
In addition to an industry-competitive hourly rate, you will be paid weekly through an efficient online timesheet process and will also receive expert advice from a Hays consultant providing support and guidance throughout the duration of your contract and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity to not only utilise your skills and gain experience in a large and busy office, but also to grow your network within a corporate environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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