Reception Administrative Assistant

Company: Eden Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant – 4 Days per Week London | £24,746 (Pro‑Rata) | £32,000 FTE | 29 Hours Per Week

Our Insurance client is seeking a professional, organised and personable Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to support our busy London office. This is a dual role combining front‑of‑house responsibilities with wider administrative support across the business.

Working Pattern

  • Mon–Tues: Reception (08:30–17:00)
  • Wed–Thurs: Administration (09:00–17:00) Fully site‑based Monday–Thursday.

There is potential for the role to increase to 5 days per week for candidates seeking full‑time hours (2 days Reception, 3 days Admin).

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcoming visitors and managing the reception area
  • Coordinating meeting rooms, catering and room setup
  • Handling calls, post, couriers and office supplies
  • Maintaining tidy communal areas and refreshment stations
  • Audio/copy typing and document production
  • Supporting events, travel arrangements and general office administration
  • Updating systems, running reports and filing
  • Providing cover for reception and secretarial teams when required
  • Assisting with ad hoc tasks during quieter periods

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in reception, front‑of‑house or administrative roles
  • Strong organisation, attention to detail and time management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Confident with MS Office and able to learn new systems
  • Friendly, proactive and professional approach
  • Flexible team player with a can‑do attitude

If you’re polished, reliable and enjoy a varied role in a professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted: July 5th, 2026