Afternoon Receptionist

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Job Advert is seeking a professional and personable part-time Receptionist to join a busy team in Milton Keynes on a temp-to-perm basis. You will be the first point of contact, handling front-of-house duties and essential admin tasks with a customer-focused mindset.

Typical hours are Tuesday to Friday, 1:00pm–6:30pm (22 hours per week) with occasional Saturdays every two months. The role requires strong MS Office skills, professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as receptionist or front-of-house coordinator or similar role.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer, screen and direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintain a clean, tidy and well-presented reception area
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments
• Support with general administrative tasks including data entry, filing and document preparation
• Provide information and assistance to visitors and internal staff
• Follow security procedures, including managing visitor logs and issuing badges

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Role: Part Time Receptionist - Temp to Perm

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours:

• Tuesday to Friday, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
• 22 hours per week
• Must be able to work one full Saturday every two months

Salary: £12.71 per hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a professional and personable Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming team on a temp-to-perm basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, takes pride in delivering great customer service, and can confidently manage front-of-house and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Receptionist:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer, screen and direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintain a clean, tidy and well-presented reception area
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments
• Support with general administrative tasks including data entry, filing and document preparation
• Provide information and assistance to visitors and internal staff
• Follow security procedures, including managing visitor logs and issuing badges

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience as a receptionist, front-of-house coordinator or similar role
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer-focused mindset with a positive, can-do attitude