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Posted 24 July, 2026

Reception Administrator

Reed
Saint Albans, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Receptionist / Business Administrator

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  • Job Type: Temporary ( With the possibility of extension / permanent)
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  • Hours: 40 hrs a week
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  • Office Based: 08.30am – 5.30pm
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  • Start Date: ASAP
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  • Location: St Albans
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  • Salary: £13.50 – £ 14.25
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My client is committed to developing talent across a range of professional disciplines and is looking to strengthen its Front of House Reception team to support ongoing business growth and technological advancement. They are seeking a motivated, organised, and professional individual with customer-facing and administrative experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and professional environment, delivering a high-quality reception service while supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the business.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Greet and assist visitors professionally.
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  • Handle incoming calls with efficiency and courtesy.
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  • Manage general reception duties such as booking couriers, ordering lunches, and handling mail.
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  • Maintain meeting rooms and prepare refreshments for client meetings.
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  • Support various administrative tasks across departments, including HR and client documentation.
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  • Engage in diary management, arrange meetings, and manage catering needs.
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  • Draft correspondence and manage client onboarding documentation in compliance with AML procedures.
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  • Maintain and update the online technical library and manage confidential document scanning.
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  • Act as a Charity Champion and assist in organising social events and other ad hoc tasks as required.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Demonstrable customer-facing and administrative experience.
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  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style as needed.
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  • Proactive and self-reliant with strong multitasking, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
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  • High attention to detail and effective team collaboration.
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  • Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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  • Experience with CCH or similar Document Management System is desirable.
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