# Receptionist

> Capula · London, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-06-15

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Corporate and General Services

## Description

**About Capula**

Capula is a leading global hedge fund, renowned for operating at the forefront of financial markets and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We foster a high-performance culture where precision, professionalism, and discretion are paramount.

**The Role**

We are seeking a polished and highly professional Receptionist to be the face of our London office. This is a pivotal front-of-house role in which you will set the tone for every client and visitor interaction, ensuring a seamless and sophisticated experience from the moment they arrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to establish themselves within a world-class financial institution. The role will be offered on an initial six-month contract, with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.

**Hours**

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern: one week of 07:00–16:00, followed by two weeks of 10:00–19:00. We are looking for candidates available to commence in July 2026.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Work collaboratively with one other Receptionist to deliver an efficient and professional front-of-house service, welcoming clients and employees with warmth and professionalism
-   Manage the switchboard, handling all incoming calls and ensuring messages are distributed promptly and accurately
-   Assist in the coordination of meeting room bookings and diaries, ensuring there are no conflicts, duplications, or overlooked cancellations
-   Set up and clear meeting rooms at the start and close of each day, ensuring they are consistently presentable, well-stocked with refreshments, and client-ready at all times
-   Provide guests with refreshments and ensure a high standard of hospitality throughout their visit
-   Assist in the preparation of meeting rooms for client and board-level meetings
-   Manage incoming courier packages and post, ensuring prompt communication to the relevant members of staff
-   Set up video conference calls as required
-   Coordinate the ordering of business cards for new and existing employees
-   Maintain tidy and well-stocked stationery areas at all times
-   Assist with ad hoc printing, filing, and archiving as required
-   Share responsibility for organising monthly birthday communications and celebrations
-   Provide administrative support to the wider team as needed
-   Assist with building management matters on an ad hoc basis
-   Demonstrate flexibility with hours to provide cover during the other Receptionist's absence

_In addition to the above, the successful candidate may be required to carry out other duties as reasonably requested._

## Requirements

**Education and Qualifications**

-   Educated to a minimum of A-Level standard or equivalent

**Experience**

-   Previous front-of-house experience gained within a professional services environment
-   Demonstrable exposure to administrative tasks and office procedures

**Skills and Attributes**

-   Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively
-   Calm, composed, and solutions-focused under pressure
-   Warm, approachable, and professional manner, with a natural ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues alike
-   Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to go above and beyond when required
-   Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary
-   Private medical insurance
-   Life assurance
-   Pension
-   Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office)
-   Employee restaurant with free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial sector.

## Apply

[Apply at Capula](https://apply.workable.com/capula-investment-management-ltd/j/965AA27F0C/apply)

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