Receptionist / Office Administrator

Business Wire is renowned for both its excellent and unique benefits package. In the US, we offer standard benefits such as health insurance, 401k matching and paid time off.  We also offer unique benefits including reimbursement plans for fitness, dental, vision and education classes.  Outside the US, benefits are offered according to local regulations and custom, and may vary by country.

Most importantly, we value those employees who make their career at Business Wire; we are very proud of the fact that our length of employment far exceeds the standard. Longtime employees are well rewarded - financially, professionally, and uniquely.

BW Office: London
Department: Local Administration

Job Title:  Receptionist / Office Administrator

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday

Job Description:

Business Wire is currently seeking a Receptionist / Office Administrator to support the busy team in our London office.  The primary duty of this position is to deal with the day-to-day office administration, handle telephone calls and to greet visitors in conjunction with other responsibilities as assigned by Business Wire management.

Duties include any or all of the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Acting as the key point of contact for all incoming calls, mail, deliveries and visitors.
• Providing administrative support across all departments within the office.
• Liaising with various suppliers and vendors to assure smooth running of the office, including equipment, supplies and facilities to ensure they are maintained.
• Assisting with various niche projects such as client monitoring reports, client materials and mailings for the sales team.
• Maintaining office records and files.
• Dealing with minor client invoice queries.  Liaising with both internal and external parties.
• Completing niche projects and research assignments as needed.
• Assisting with client records and data input.
• Working alongside the sales team to research leads and competitive analysis.

Job Requirements: 

• Highly organized.
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Technical skills and computer literacy. Proficiency in standard business applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Professional appearance
• Native English speaker.

Business Wire is renowned for both its excellent and unique benefits package.
Most importantly, we value those employees who make their career at Business Wire; we are very proud of the fact that our length of employment far exceeds the standard. Longtime employees are well rewarded - financially, professionally, and uniquely.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:
            Via E-mail:  ukjobs@businesswire.com

No phone calls.
No recruiters.