
Receptionist
Job Description
Portico is delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for a polished, proactive, and service driven Corporate Receptionist to join our team at the stunning offices of a prestigious private investment firm in Marble Arch.
As the face of the organisation, you will deliver a warm, professional, and seamless welcome to all staff, clients, and visitors. You will act as a true brand ambassador, ensuring every interaction reflects the firm’s high standards and commitment to excellence.
This is a dynamic, multi floor front of house operation where no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with a fantastic team of four Receptionists, a supervisor, and a reception manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide an exceptional welcome to all visitors and staff, ensuring a professional and personable experience.
- Oversee reception operations across three client-facing floors, supporting 15 meeting rooms in total.
- Manage check-ins and bookings using the Condeco system.
- Greet guests on the 6th and 7th floors and direct them to their allocated meeting rooms.
- Support the events hub on Level 4 for internal and external events.
- Answer and direct phone calls and emails promptly and professionally.
- Maintain a tidy, organised, and polished reception environment.
- Manage meeting room bookings and appointment scheduling.
- Assist with administrative tasks as required.
- Book taxis and transport when needed.
- Handle access card requests and visitor passes.
- Run daily operational reports and support wider facilities coordination.
Hours: 40 hours per week. Rotating shifts between 8am-7pm, with the flexibility to work slightly earlier/later shifts from time to time.
Salary: £35,831 per annum
We need:
- A confident communicator who can build rapport quickly and professionally at all levels.
- Experience in a corporate client services or high-end front-of-house environment (preferred).
- Previous receptionist or administrative experience.
- Experience using a room booking system (Condeco preferred).
- Strong IT skills, including MS Office and video conferencing setup.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and remain calm under pressure.
- Immaculate presentation and a genuine, friendly, and positive personality.
- A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Pension contributions,
- Life insurance
- Enhanced annual leave
- Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
- Thank you voucher scheme.
- 24-hour confidential 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.