Reception Host - 12 Month FTC

Career LegalLondonreedpublished 10/23/2026

About the company

My client, a leading law firm based in the City, are seeking a Reception host to join their Front of House team.

Your tasks

This is a busy and varied role working with in a team of 16. They will be the first point of contact for clients and staff visiting the office. It is essential that the role holder correctly projects the image and ethos of the firm at all times. This role will require a wide variety of tasks, providing a high-quality customer focused reception service, across the firm's reception desks and meeting rooms.

  • Meet and greet clients and visitors ensuring their comfort by taking responsibility for belongings and offering refreshments.
  • Take responsibility for the client experience.
  • Announce client/visitor arrival to meeting hosts.
  • Show clients and visitors into appropriate meeting room.
  • Deal with any requests, questions or problems that clients and members of staff may have.
  • Use the EMS room booking system for booking meeting rooms.
  • Establish professional and clear communication with internal staff
  • Assist the Hospitality team with room setup when required.
  • Take ownership of work area ensuring all Health and Safety and Security policies and standards are followed.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Experience in front and back-office processes is required with strong Administration Skills preferable, ideally gained within a professional services environment.
  • PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems, including the internet and e-mail functions.
  • Good communicator - Good verbal communication skills, also an active listener.
  • Strong Customer Service focus.
  • Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client staff and demands.
  • Demonstrated strong client relationship skills
  • Self-motivated and confident.
  • Flexible - able to adapt and effectively deal with rapidly changing, stressful situations.
  • Takes pride in appearance.

Other

RECEPTION HOST - 12 MONTH FTC LONDON £31,000

SHIFTS This is a 100% office-based position with the core hours being 35 per week, Monday to Friday inclusive.

Shifts are scheduled in advance, on a rotating basis across the following working patterns: