DBS Required: Temp Receptionist Cover

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels UK in London is seeking a professional Receptionist for a 3-month fixed-term contract. You will be the first point of contact, handling calls, visitor management, and general administration with a pro‑active, friendly approach.

The role requires a Basic DBS and offers an opportunity to support a busy office while providing excellent customer service and front‑of‑house support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Reception, Front of House, or Administration experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Friendly, professional, and proactive approach.
• Basic DBS required.
• Safeguarding certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Managing incoming calls and enquiries
• Coordinating meeting room bookings
• Handling post, deliveries, and general office administration
• Maintaining visitor records and sign-in procedures
• Responding to email enquiries
• Managing office supplies and stationery stock
• Supporting facilities and maintenance reporting
• Providing administrative support to the wider team

Skills

Reception experience

Front of House

Administration

Communication

Organisation

Outlook

Word

Excel

Independent worker

DBS basic

Safeguarding knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DBS Required- Temp Receptionist Cover

Location: Tooting, London
Contract: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: 28,939 pro rata
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
Start Date: Immediate Start

We are currently seeking an experienced and professional Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming office environment on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This role will require a Basic DBS.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can provide outstanding front-of-house and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Managing incoming calls and enquiries
• Coordinating meeting room bookings
• Handling post, deliveries, and general office administration
• Maintaining visitor records and sign-in procedures
• Responding to email enquiries
• Managing office supplies and stationery stock
• Supporting facilities and maintenance reporting
• Providing administrative support to the wider team

Key Requirements

• Previous Reception, Front of House, or Administration experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently
• Friendly, professional, and proactive approach
• Basic DBS required
• Safeguarding Certificate desirable

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.