Afternoon Receptionist

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Milton Keynes is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist on a temp-to-perm basis. The role is 22 hours per week, paid at £12.71 per hour, with shifts Tue-Fri 1:00pm–6:30pm and one full Saturday every two months.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handling calls, post, and basic admin, while maintaining a professional reception area and supporting security procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or similar customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.

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 general administration, including data entry, filing and document preparation.
• Providing information and assistance to visitors and colleagues.
• Following security procedures, including visitor logs and badges.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Customer-focused

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