Receptionist

We are Hestia. We make a difference. 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.

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.