Front of House - GBP27.000 - GBP30,000 pro rata (ie GBP21,600 - GBP24,000 per annum)

An award-winning Design based studio is looking for a permanent,4 days per week, Front of House/receptionist to share the front of house activities alongside another as a job share. This position is requiring Monday - Thursday studio-based assistance Islington. Hours 8:30- 5:30

Benefits include: 25 days holiday (pro rata) weekly yoga and tai chi, softball, personal development budget, dog friendly office

To start in 2024, the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate some front of house/reception-based experience in an office-based setting, preferably within a design led/creative/architecture environment. They are looking for a self-motivated, friendly, and professional individual who can think on their feet, has a high attention to detail, possesses excellent communication skills and an interest in the Arts and Architecture.

A wonderful opportunity to join this established, innovative and thoughtful architecture practice

Reporting into the Studio manager, responsibilities include:

Managing the day-to-day studio and facilities, including opening up the offices, daily studio walk arounds and booking repairs and dealing with contractors

Booking and organising taxis/couriers, logging carbon data, dealing with incoming/outgoing post. ordering stationery and kitchen supplies

Screening calls and delivering accurate messages in a prompt and professional manner

Being the first point of contact, meeting and greeting guests, informing staff their guests have arrived.

Meeting room responsibilities, including set up of all AV/IT requirements, refreshments/catering, room timekeeping and clear up.

Managing archiving and collection/retrieval of models and documents.

Communicating internal events such as creating and circulating information/posters for lunchtime talks, Project Forum, summer/Christmas party; keeping the Intranet home page up to date with internal event information

Being the first point of contact for building concierge and security guards, issuing fobs, keys and maintaining internal records

Being the first point of contact for the cleaning operatives, maintaining communication on activities/ordering of supplies

Supporting the onboarding and offboarding of staff including inducting new starters on the premises and health and safety as well as organising leaving gifts, drinks

Managing the address daily

Managing and collating presentations for the monthly Studio Meet

Supporting the Assistant Practice & HR Manager with studio QA compliance including Health & Safety requirements

IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups to Professional Service organisations. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days.