Afternoon Receptionist

Job Advert; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

OA Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a friendly, professional Part-Time Receptionist to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis. You’ll be the first point of contact, delivering outstanding customer service and supporting light administration.

Working Tuesdays to Fridays, 1:00pm–6:30pm, and one full Saturday every two months (9:00am–5:00pm), the role requires a confident communicator, strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist/front-of-house experience in a customer-facing role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Maintaining a tidy and well-presented reception area.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Supporting with general administration, including data entry, filing and document preparation.
• Providing information and assistance to visitors and colleagues.
• Following security procedures, including managing visitor logs and issuing badges.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Multitasking

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Part-Time Receptionist - Temp to Perm
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 22 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for a friendly, professional and organised Part-Time Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming team in Milton Keynes on a temp-to-perm basis.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is confident managing reception duties alongside general administration.

IMPORTANT: This role requires working one full Saturday (9:00am - 5:00pm) every two months. Applicants must be able to commit to this weekend requirement.

Working Hours:

Tuesday to Friday; 1pm to 6.30pm.

• Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (one Saturday every two months)

Key Responsibilities of a Part-Time Receptionist:

• Welcoming visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate departments
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintaining a tidy and well-presented reception area
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings
• Supporting with general administration, including data entry, filing and document preparation
• Providing information and assistance to visitors and colleagues
• Following security procedures, including managing visitor logs and issuing badges

What We Would Like From You:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or similar customer-facing role
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive, can-do attitude with a customer-focused approach
• Essential: Availability to work one full Saturday every two months

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