At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome visitors, manage calls, and support operations in a vibrant life sciences centre.
- Company: Join a supportive team in a leading life sciences innovation hub.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days leave, excellent pension, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great long-term progression and a friendly, inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Build relationships and develop your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Customer service or admin experience with strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
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.
Company culture:
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.
Receptionist & Administrator employer: C & C search
C & C Search is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture within a dynamic Single Family Office in Greater London. Employees enjoy a range of benefits including free lunch and access to an onsite gym, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment that values teamwork and excellence.
