At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teams, manage meetings, and be the friendly face of our office.
- Company: Join Ambienta, a pioneer in sustainable investing with a global impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values initiative and excellence while making a positive impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in a similar role and strong organisational skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Firm
Ambienta is a European investment manager, founded in 2007, pioneering sustainable investing in environmental champions across private equity, public markets, and private credit. With offices in Milan, London, Paris, Munich and Stockholm, Ambienta manages over €4bn in assets and is backed by a global and growing investor base. The firm invests in companies driven by environmental megatrends and whose products or services improve Resource Efficiency or Pollution Control. Its science-driven approach identifies environmental champions of the real economy – businesses that deliver strong financial returns while generating measurable positive environmental impact.
An industry pioneer, Ambienta was one of the first UN PRI signatories in 2012 and attained B-Corp status in 2019. In 2020, Ambienta became IIGCC member and in 2023 committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Your role and responsibilities
By joining us, you will be part of a high-performing and stimulating corporate environment that values and rewards initiative, excellence, and results. As a Receptionist, you will support members across all teams and other business support functions, manage meeting rooms, and serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will perform a variety of administrative tasks to ensure organisational effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Main tasks will include:
- Organising meetings and appointments across multiple time zones
- Managing travel arrangements
- Diary management
- Front of House meeting, greeting guests and answering main phone line
- Managing the booking of meeting rooms and resolving conflicts
- Setting up refreshments and video conferences
- Managing all incoming and outgoing post/deliveries
- Expense filing and corporate credit card management
- Supporting the business support team where needed
- Holiday cover for other assistants
- Handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborating with a range of people and functions across the business
- Be ready to contribute as a problem solver, providing support for a variety of office needs and be prepared for challenges and tasks the company growth will bring
Your Skills
- Workplace experience or a similar role
- Positive, dynamic and professional attitude, with strong interpersonal skills
- Highly reliable, trustworthy, and discreet
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Precise, detail-oriented, and able to manage last-minute changes effectively
- Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs and takes initiative
- Flexible and collaborative, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Is flexible and proactive with good communication skills - both for internal and external guests
- Is able to use initiative to work autonomously and within a team
Contract details
Location: London
Competitive benefits
Receptionist in London employer: Ambienta
Ambienta is an exceptional employer that fosters a high-performing and stimulating work culture, where initiative and excellence are rewarded. Located in the vibrant city of London, employees benefit from competitive remuneration and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration across teams. As a pioneer in sustainable investing, working here means being part of a mission-driven organisation that not only values financial success but also prioritises positive environmental impact.
