Receptionist/ Office Assistant - Part Time
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,000.0 to £33,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31-33k (full-time equivalent) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6BN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4772015_1771350388 |
Summary
- Part-time role - 2 Days per week (Tuesday and Friday, whilst training for the first 3 weeks, they would require 3 days in the office)
- Central London location - state-of-the-art offices
- 8am-5pm
Your new company
You will be joining a leading global real estate organisation that develops, operates, and manages an extensive portfolio of high‑quality commercial properties worldwide. With hundreds of assets and millions of square feet under management, the company is known for its focus on design excellence, sustainability, and creating destinations that exceed the expectations of tenants, visitors, and local communities.
Your new role
As a Receptionist / Office Assistant, you will be the professional and welcoming first point of contact at the organisation's City of London head office. This front‑of‑house role blends reception responsibilities with wider office support, ensuring a seamless experience for guests and an efficient working environment for employees. Daily duties include:
- Managing the reception desk
- Welcoming visitors
- Coordinating meeting rooms
- Maintaining boardrooms
- Supporting facilities
- Handling office supplies
- Overseeing deliveries and post
- Assisting with Health & Safety tasks
- Providing general administrative support to the wider team
What you'll need to succeed
You will be someone who takes pride in delivering excellent service and enjoys being a central "go‑to" person within the office. You'll bring:
- Previous front‑of‑house & minimum 1-2 years reception experience
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word
- A professional, friendly, and approachable manner
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively
What you'll get in return
You'll join a supportive and collaborative team within a modern, high‑quality office environment. The organisation is recognised for its strong sustainability focus, commitment to health and safety excellence, and investment in creating positive workplaces. You'll gain exposure across facilities, corporate operations, and administrative functions, with opportunities to support events and senior stakeholders. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension contribution, private medial, cycle to work scheme, breakfast and events in the office including Thursday office drinks.
What you need to do now
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