Receptionist

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London, England, GBR
In-Office
18K-18K Annually
Entry level
Food • Hospitality
The Role
Part-time receptionist responsible for managing reception desks, coordinating meeting rooms, supporting events, assisting with administrative tasks, and delivering an exceptional visitor experience at a corporate law firm. The role requires professional communication, multitasking, organization, flexibility, and a strong service-oriented approach when working with guests, clients, and internal departments.
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Company Description

Portico is defined by our unique culture – One that rewards hard work and dedication, empowers people to grow, with the belief that work should be fun and engaging!
Our family is made up of many different people. We embrace diversity and believe in treating everyone equally to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities to grow, develop and progress in their careers.

Job Description

Portico is delighted to be recruiting for a part-time receptionist to join our dedicated front-of-house team at the City offices of a leading, high profile law firm.

As part of a warm and professional team of four, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional visitor experience. Your responsibilities will include managing the reception desks across both the ground and client floors, coordinating meeting rooms, supporting events, and providing ad hoc administrative assistance. You’ll also work closely with internal departments to ensure every guest enjoys a seamless and memorable journey.

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, confidence, and genuine enthusiasm to the role. You will be well spoken, personable, and naturally engaging, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. Thriving under pressure, you’ll be skilled at multitasking and managing your day effectively balancing guest needs, room bookings, and event support with ease.

If you’re friendly, proactive, and passionate about delivering outstanding service, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 21 hours, 3 days per week (Tues- Thurs), 7 hour shifts rotating between 7:30am-7pm. 
Salary: £17,999 per annum

Qualifications

We are seeking a polished and confident professional with proven experience in a corporate environment. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the high level service standards required in a client facing setting, supported by strong, relevant examples from their previous roles.

This position is highly visible within the business, requiring someone who can consistently uphold and enhance existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, service driven approach and the ability to maintain exceptional standards at all times.

As this role may involve providing additional support to the client, flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering service excellence are essential.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

  • Excellent holiday allowance
  • Pension contributions,
  • Life insurance
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
  • Thank you voucher scheme.
  • 24-hour personal helpline for employees, providing counselling & information services.
  • Access to Choices, our discounts and benefits platform which offers you fabulous savings for thousands of high street retailers, hotels, cinemas and many more.
  • Our Training Academy provides excellent training and development opportunities for our people.

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in a corporate environment
  • Experience delivering high-level service standards in a client-facing setting
  • Strong relationship-building and client service skills
  • Professional, confident, personable, and well-spoken manner
  • Ability to multitask and manage guest needs, room bookings, and event support
  • Flexibility and professionalism when providing additional client support
  • Commitment to service excellence
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The Company
148 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

WSH Group Ltd. offers contract catering services and operates food services for business and industrial locations throughout the United Kingdom, standing at the forefront of the hospitality sector.

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