Temporary Front of House Assistant

Our client is seeking a Temporary Receptionist to start ASAP to provide cover for long term absences in the team. This is an opportunity to join a prestigious top law firm as part of their highly polished Front of House team.

This is not your standard sit‑behind‑the‑desk role. You will be entitled to provide a seamless, 5 star guest service to high profile clients and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting clients with warmth and confidence
• Room bookings and diary coordination
• Switchboard handling and directing calls professionally
• Tea and coffee service - preparing and delivering refreshments
• Stepping away from the desk to support guests and colleagues as needed
• Maintaining a high‑end, immaculate reception environment
• Working collaboratively within a team

This position is perfect for someone with experience in law firm reception, private members’ clubs or high‑end hospitality.

You must be:

• Effortlessly customer‑focused
• Confident greeting VIP clients
• Hands‑on and proactive
• Able to start immediately

This role will be working on a late shift 12pm - 8pm but you must have flexibility to work earlier shifts if required. Please apply now if this is something that interests you and you are available immediately.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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