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Receptionist

Hestia

City of London, Greater London (On-site)

£28,373 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Charity Support

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Job description

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Receptionist/Administrator to play a pivotal role in our Corporate Services in London

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Hestia's Central Services team as a Receptionist based at our modern London Head Office. Working within a small, friendly and supportive team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while providing a professional and welcoming experience for staff, visitors, contractors and stakeholders. No two days are the same, with responsibilities ranging from managing reception, coordinating visitors and handling incoming calls and deliveries, to overseeing office facilities, meeting rooms and maintaining a safe, clean and professional working environment. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being organised, proactive and at the heart of a busy workplace.

In addition to reception and facilities management, you will support procurement and administrative processes, including processing invoices, coordinating orders, maintaining office resources, arranging maintenance works and supporting the effective operation of office systems and equipment. You will also act as the lead Fire Marshal for Head Office and help ensure health and safety standards are maintained. If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, enjoy working collaboratively and want to contribute to an organisation that supports vulnerable people across London we would love to hear from you.

What do I need to bring with me?

We're looking for a professional, organised and customer-focused individual who can act as the first point of contact for Hestia's Head Office. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a receptionist, administrative or customer service role, and experience working effectively as part of a team. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a positive and approachable manner, and the ability to build professional relationships with colleagues, visitors and external stakeholders. A good understanding of workplace health and safety, GDPR and confidentiality principles is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.

You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, strong numeracy skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and follow established processes and procedures is key, alongside a willingness to develop and improve administrative systems where appropriate. Candidates should be comfortable learning new software packages quickly, maintaining accurate records and supporting a busy office environment. As the role includes facilities and office support responsibilities, applicants must be able to undertake light manual handling tasks, including lifting items up to 5kg, and demonstrate a proactive approach to ensuring the office operates efficiently and maintains high standards at all times.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

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Registered Charity

We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.

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Posted on: 21 July 2026

Closing date: 03 August 2026 at 08:56

Job ref: 2798

Tags: Administration, Customer Service

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Receptionist

Not For Profit People

Oxfordshire (On-site)

£25,877.80 pro rata (actual £13,987.99 per annum)

Part-time (Part-time, afternoon job share. 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 12:30 to 16:30)

Permanent

Faith-based

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Receptionist

Do you embody friendliness, approachability, courtesy, and helpfulness, coupled with exceptional communication skills?

We are looking for a Receptionist that thrives on taking initiative, possesses a flexible work approach, excels at multitasking, and adeptly prioritises tasks.

If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Receptionist

Location: Oxford

Hours: Part-time, afternoon job share. 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 12:30 to 16:30 (please be aware that you will be required to provide coverage from 8:15 to 16:30 during annual leave)

Salary: £25,877.80 pro rata (actual £13,987.99 per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 3rd August 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 11th August 2026 in Oxford

The Role

The Receptionist serves as the primary point of contact for staff and visitors, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience through face-to-face interactions and telephone communications. Collaborating closely with the Facilities Manager and job share partner, the role involves efficiently handling queries, managing the reception email account, and coordinating visitor bookings and parking logistics.

Responsibilities also include:

Overseeing incoming/outgoing mail
Facilitating large-scale mailings via the Royal Mail online system
Managing publications on behalf of the Communications team
Monitoring, and replenishing stationery supplies
Producing access cards for new team members and contractors.

Additionally, the Receptionist provides support to the Facilities Manager in handling the café coffee machine and food ordering as needed.

The role requires availability for full-time coverage during annual leave and absences of the other job share post holder to ensure the continuous smooth operation of the reception area.

About You

You will have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with a willingness to embrace new technologies and learn database management. While being a supportive member of the team is essential, we also value the ability to work independently with confidence.

Additionally, candidates should be open to considering training as a First Aider/Fire Marshal, contributing to the resilience of the Church House community.

If you're ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our vibrant team, we'd love to hear from you.

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here, around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins out work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.

Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

You may have experience in other areas such as Receptionist, Administrator, Assistant, Administration, Reception.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

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Posted on: 15 July 2026

Closing date: 03 August 2026 at 23:30

Job ref: 8647 - CJ

Tags: Administration, Christian, Social Care / Development, Customer Service, Faith-Based, Social / Support Work

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Receptionist/ Administrator

Ambitious about Autism

N10 3JA (On-site)

Band 2 - £30,784 Per Year

Full-time

Permanent

Disability ∙ Education

Actively Interviewing

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We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to join the Front Office Team at TreeHouse School, part of Ambitious about Autism.

This is a key front-facing role, providing a high-quality reception and administrative service for both the school and the wider organisation. You will often be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and external partners, helping to create a welcoming, safe and well-organised environment.

If you enjoy supporting others, managing a varied workload and working in a values-driven organisation that makes a real difference to children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Reception and front office duties

Provide a professional, welcoming and efficient reception service
Act as the first point of contact for internal and external telephone calls
Answer and transfer calls accurately, taking and relaying messages as required
Welcome, sign in and direct visitors in line with safeguarding procedures
Ensure the reception area is safe, tidy, welcoming and well-organised at all times
Maintain accurate signing-in and signing-out procedures for visitors

Administrative and office support

Open, log and distribute incoming post in a timely manner
Log incoming cheques and ensure appropriate handling
Manage outgoing post and arrange special or courier services when required
Support stationery and supplier management, including weekly stock checks
Place orders and process invoices in line with financial procedures

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking organisation with the interests and wellbeing of autistic children and young people at its core.

For further details on how you can make a difference and find out what we have to offer, please see our recruitment pack. Please also note the role may close before the advertised deadline.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential call, please contact Stephen Vickers.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

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