Receptionist & Administrator in London

C&C Search is currently recruiting a Receptionist & Administrator for an exciting organisation within the life sciences sector, based in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with customer-facing or administrative experience who is looking to build a long-term career in operations, events, facilities and business support.

Position: Receptionist & Administrator | Supporting the Operations Manager and wider management team within a thriving life sciences innovation centre

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Hybrid set up: Office based, 5 days per week (8:30am - 5:30pm)

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Networking events and workshops
• Social events and team activities
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities

What they do: This organisation manages a leading life sciences innovation centre, providing laboratory and commercial space to pioneering science and research businesses. They support a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, researchers and growing businesses, creating an environment where innovation and collaboration can thrive.

Size of company: Small

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: This is a genuinely supportive and welcoming team that values collaboration, positivity and professional development. They are keen to invest in their employees and offer opportunities to gain exposure across events, facilities, operations and executive support. The environment is social, friendly and people-focused, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and wants to develop their career within a growing organisation.

Key responsibilities for this Receptionist & Administrator position:

• Deliver a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience, greeting visitors, managing calls and responding to enquiries.
• Support the smooth running of the building through administration, facilities coordination, meeting room management and event support.
• Assist the Executive Team with administrative tasks including invoices, purchase orders, meeting minutes, research and operational reporting.

What background and experience are the company looking for:

• Previous reception, customer service, hospitality or administrative experience.
• A positive, proactive and can-do attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships with a wide range of people.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Professional, personable and team-oriented approach.
• Degree educated beneficial but not essential.
• Experience within a customer-facing environment highly desirable.

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency. At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work in recruitment and our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.