Receptionist and office coordinator

Receptionist & Office Coordinator

Salary: £28,000 plus bonuses

Location: Devonshire Square, Central London - 5 days onsite

Are you someone who thrives in a people-focused role and takes pride in creating exceptional workplace experiences? Looking for an opportunity to be at the heart of a global organisation, working from a stunning Central London location with genuine opportunities to grow your career?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist / Office Coordinator who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and loves building relationships. Working from ManpowerGroup's flagship Devonshire Square office, you'll be the face of the business, ensuring colleagues, clients, and visitors receive a first class experience while helping keep the office running smoothly and efficiently.

Role Summary

The Receptionist / Office Coordinator is responsible for delivering a professional and welcoming front of house experience while supporting the day to day operations of our Devonshire Square office.

You'll act as the first point of contact for visitors, manage office facilities and suppliers, coordinate meetings and events, support workplace experience initiatives, and provide general administrative support across the business. This is a highly visible role that requires excellent organisation, strong customer service skills, and the confidence to engage with people at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and signpost visitors, clients, and colleagues, ensuring an exceptional front of house experience.
• Manage visitor and employee access passes.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings, set up, and room turnover throughout the day.
• Arrange refreshments and catering for meetings and events.
• Ensure meeting room technology is operational and ascend any issues where required.
• Manage incoming calls, post, deliveries, and couriers.
• Liaise with building management, maintenance providers, and cleaning contractors to ensure a high quality workplace environment.
• Order and maintain office supplies, stationery, refreshments, and kitchen stock.
• Coordinate office services, including coffee machines, water systems, and confidential waste collections.
• Process and reconcile office related invoices.
• Arrange travel, accommodation, and transport when required.
• Support workplace compliance activities, including First Aider and Fire Warden records.
• Provide administrative support to teams across the Devonshire Square office.
• Take ownership of workplace queries and proactively seek solutions to ensure the office operates efficiently.

Experience, Behaviours & Competencies

• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Office Coordinator, Front of House, Workplace Experience, or Administrative role.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and confident communication style.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of professionalism.
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Positive attitude with a flexible and collaborative approach.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary of up to £28,000 working 37.5 hours per week
• Bonus scheme
• Prime Central London location at Devonshire Square, moments from Liverpool Street Station
• 24 days' holiday (rising with service) plus your birthday off
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Volunteering days and employee discounts
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• A friendly, supportive, and highly engaged team culture