Receptionist at Conde Nast

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

  • Previous Front of House or Receptionist experience
  • A friendly, approachable, and professional manner with a genuine passion for delivering excellent service
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence using Google Suite and other office software
  • Reliable and consistently demonstrating attention to detail
  • The ability to stay calm and composed under pressure, handling multiple priorities with ease
  • Fire Marshal and/or First Aid training is an advantage (training can be provided if required)
  • A proactive, hands-on attitude, willing to support the wider team with day-to-day tasks and ad hoc duties
  • Comfortable with occasional heavy lifting and manual handling as part of maintaining a smooth front-of-house operation
  • Organised, confident, and welcoming
  • Ability to work a shift pattern between 08:00 and 18:00, 5 days per week in the office

Responsibilities

  • Greet all visitors and staff to Condé Nast warmly and efficiently
  • Answer the main switchboard telephone line – directing callers to the most appropriate person, taking concise messages and responding in a smooth and professional manner
  • Manage Office Space booking system
  • Add new staff to designated areas
  • Book desks for any non-UK/visiting staff
  • Manage meeting room bookings
  • Authorise Google Calendar meeting room bookings
  • Check with day cleaners and give instructions for the cleaning of rooms between meetings (where possible)
  • Assisting with event bookings and setting up (where possible)
  • Ensuring reception area is kept clean, tidy and in a good state of repair
  • Ensuring the breakout areas are always kept to a high standard
  • Delivery of magazines to the executives
  • Stock check of stationery hubs
  • Stock check of consumables (tea/coffee) and milk deliveries
  • Ordering of stationery, milk and consumables
  • Distribution of fruit to the cafe area
  • Cover for Facilities Manager when on annual leave or out of the office
  • Fire Marshal
  • Switchboard responsibilities
  • Management access control and access card creation. Updating the card and starters/leavers spreadsheets

Skills

Reception
Customer Service
Switchboard Operation
Visitor Management
Telephone Etiquette
Security Procedures
Front Desk Management
Organizational Skills

Conde Nast

About Conde Nast

N/AHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Bupa Private Healthcare
Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus

Risks

Decline in print media consumption impacts traditional magazine sales for Conde Nast.
Increased competition from agile digital-native media companies challenges Conde Nast.
Rising ad-blocker usage reduces effectiveness of Conde Nast's online advertising revenue.

Differentiation

Conde Nast leverages AI-driven content personalization to enhance user engagement.
The company focuses on sustainability, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
Conde Nast collaborates with influencers to effectively reach younger audiences.

Upsides

Short-form video content is a growing opportunity for Conde Nast's digital strategy.
The podcast industry's growth offers expansion potential for Conde Nast's audio content.
AI-driven personalization enhances user engagement and retention for Conde Nast.

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