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Job Title: Arabic Speaking Receptionist
Location: Richmond, Twickenham, Putney, Wandsworth, Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Chiswick, Acton, Eailing, Baywater
Salary: upto £35,000pa
Evolve Recruitment are seeking to recruit a proactive, self-motivated Receptionist.This role will play a crucial part in creating a positive and professional first impression for clients, both national and international. This dynamic position involves engaging with senior stakeholders, shareholders from the parent company, colleagues at all levels, and other external visitors. The role is central to the bank's operations, managing Front of House duties, coordinating facilities and office activities, and providing essential secretarial and administrative support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious organisation and contribute to its smooth and efficient running.
Key Responsibilities
Reception duties: Clients /visitors·Meet and greet clients and external visitors promptly, responding to their needs and enquiries efficiently.·Provide refreshments and manage waiting times for clients and visitors.·Manage incoming telephone calls to the main reception and handle enquiries effectively.·Ensure uninterrupted service and adherence to security and access procedures at the reception desk.·Support Premier customer onboarding, ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks (e.g., KYC/KYB/AML guidelines) and maintaining data quality.
General office admin duties·Ensure the reception area, adjacent spaces, and meeting rooms are welcoming and well-maintained.·Manage access control, including colleague access cards and visitor badges.·Coordinate and oversee office supplies, ensuring availability and quality.·Uphold Health & Safety standards, including managing the first aid register and supplies.·Efficiently handle incoming post and deliveries.·Oversee meeting room bookings, ensuring arrangements for seating and refreshments.·Address and report any facility issues, managing cleaners and liaising with contractors as needed.·Supporting the booking of companywide accommodation in the UK.
Support to Senior PA·Manage Board and Executive diaries, co-ordinate their meetings and handling sensitive and highly confidential meeting papers ( include uploading to Diligent)·Oversee expenses management, invoice processing, holiday tracking, lunch order and travel arrangements.·On occasion support with minute taking of high-level meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
·At least 3+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate organisation (Consultancy, Banking, or Financial Sector), with a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments.·Excellent written and spoken English with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the confidence to welcome and interact with clients and visitors.·Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, work independently using initiative and judgement, and maintain attention to detail.·Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, with a collaborative mindset and a positive, can-do attitude.·Experience in office management and dealing with third-party contractors.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants.
