Administrative Receptionist at UK PE firm in Midtown-in person
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Front Desk/Receptionist, Admin Assistant, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin
Administrative Receptionist at UK Based PE firm in Midtown--5x a week in person
New York, New York
Our client, a UK-based private equity firm located in Midtown Manhattan, is looking to hire a polished and professional Receptionist to join their team. This person will work closely with the firm’s longtime Office Manager/Senior Receptionist, who has been with the firm for 4+ years, and will help manage the front desk and day-to-day needs of the office.
This is a great opportunity for a more junior candidate who is eager to learn, grow, and find a long-term home. They are looking for someone polished, personable, flexible, and highly coachable with a great attitude.
The right person will be comfortable taking direction, learning how the office operates, and gradually taking on additional responsibilities as they develop in the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Work in tandem with the Office Manager/Senior Receptionist to manage the front desk and reception area
- Meet and greet clients, visitors, and guests in a polished and professional manner
- Answer and direct incoming calls and take messages as needed
- Manage conference room calendars and assist with meeting logistics
- Order breakfast, lunches, catering, and refreshments as needed
- Sort and distribute incoming mail and coordinate outgoing packages and deliveries
- Help maintain the organization, appearance, and overall tidiness of the reception area, conference rooms, and shared office spaces
- Monitor and replenish office and kitchen supplies
- Assist with light administrative duties including travel booking, meeting scheduling, calendar management, and expense processing
- Provide coverage and support to the Office Manager/Senior Receptionist as needed
- Assist with ad hoc administrative and office-related projects
- Take on additional responsibilities over time as the role develops
- 1-3 years of reception, administrative, hospitality, or other relevant professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Polished, professional, and personable
- Positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and pitch in
- Coachable and adaptable with the ability to take direction and feedback
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable, discreet, and professional
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Team-oriented with a flexible, no-task-too-small mentality
- Interested in professional growth and finding a stable, long-term opportunity
LOCATION:
- Monday through Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm
- Midtown Manhattan
- In office 5 days per week
- $70K-$85K base (DOE)
- 100% employer-paid healthcare
- 18 days PTO
- Strong opportunity for long-term growth within the firm
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