Receptionist - Dynamic, Global, Growing Company in Education
Receptionist - Dynamic, Global, Growing Company in Education
Job Reference 07/4785/ED
Added : 09/04/2026
Expiry : 07/05/2026
Very rare opportunity to join a dynamic, successful and fast-growing international education group that is seeking a charming, polished, warm and detail-oriented candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to really make an impact. They are exceptionally nice and supportive and offer a huge amount of scope for professional development and growth.
The Role
- Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience for visitors and colleagues
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and enquiries in a timely and courteous manner
- Work closely with the Office Manager to keep things running smoothly
- Facilitate events, from catering and guest reception to room setup and logistics
- Proactively oversee office operations, including stock control, and maintain a tidy and professional reception environment.
- Provide ad-hoc Board support
- Coordinate meeting rooms, appointments, and visitor logistics
- Anticipate needs and take initiative to ensure efficient daily operations
- Handle information with sensitivity and confidentiality
- Act as a professional ambassador for the organisation
Candidate Profile
- Warm, friendly, and naturally welcoming
- Emotionally mature with a calm and professional manner
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- A collaborative team player
- Confident and articulate
- A strong conversationalist with excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed, reliable, and highly organised
- Ambitious and motivated
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
- Sociable and positive in their approach to work
Experience & Skills
- Demonstrated longevity and commitment within previous roles
- Experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer-facing position is desired but not a deal breaker
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Polished presentation and professional manner
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems
- Flexible and proactive approach
Details
- Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
- Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (office-based)
- Start: ASAP (able to wait up to 1 month’s notice)
We act as an employment agency for this role. Knightsbridge Recruitment specialise in Chiefs of Staff, EAs, PAs, Private PAs, Team Assistants, Receptionists and Office Managers across all industries. If you are already registered with us please contact your consultant directly. Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to them all individually.
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