Receptionist (Part Time)

About the Role

We are seeking a professional, friendly, and highly organised Receptionist to join our head office team in Central London. As the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and employees, you will help create a welcoming and professional environment while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Hours

Part-Time, ideally Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:00pm. We will also consider four days a week, Monday to Thursday, with flexibility for the suitable candidate.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Welcome clients, visitors, and guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Manage incoming calls and direct enquiries to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare rooms for client meetings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and couriers.
• Maintain a tidy and professional reception and client-facing environment.
• Provide administrative support to the wider team as required.
• Manage stationery itinerary, orders, and storage.
• Ensure all visitors are signed in and comply with office procedures.
• Ensure food and beverages are checked and stocked appropriately.
• Produce purchase orders and check invoices for office supplies.

What Matters Most in This Role

• Professionalism: Ability to represent the company positively as the first point of contact.
• Communication skills: Confident answering calls and greeting visitors.
• Customer service focus: Friendly, welcoming, and approachable.
• Reliability & initiative: Able to work independently and proactively identify tasks that need attention.
• IT skills: Experience with Outlook, Word, and managing a busy switchboard.

What We Expect of You

• Previous reception, front-of-house, or customer service experience, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and polished appearance and manner.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.

About Workman

As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies, and a growing number of overseas investors.

Our Core Belief

Great Workmanship starts with getting the fundamentals right.

Even though we’re in the property business, we’re all about the people. Everything we do is built on collaboration, empowerment, autonomy, and integrity—not just words, but how we actually work.