Front Desk Host — Part-Time, Frating Site

Penguin Random House; Colchester; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Penguin Random House UK at our Frating site is seeking a warm, organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and colleagues, ensuring a welcoming, professional reception and helping the site run smoothly day to day.

This part-time role (20 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) involves coordinating meeting rooms, handling post and deliveries, taxi bookings, and liaising with the Security Gatehouse to maintain safety and smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational ability to manage a varied workload.
• Reliable, proactive approach with initiative.
• Attention to detail to keep Reception welcoming and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and ensuring health, safety and security procedures are followed.
• Coordinate meeting rooms and couriers, handle post, and liaise with the gatehouse.
• Book taxis and manage on-site travel arrangements.
• Keep Reception tidy and support day-to-day Administration as needed.
• Provide information about Penguin Random House and the Frating site.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactive

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

Penguin Random House UK at our Frating site is seeking a warm, organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and colleagues, ensuring a welcoming, professional reception and helping the site run smoothly day to day.

This part-time role (20 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) involves coordinating meeting rooms, handling post and deliveries, taxi bookings, and liaising with the Security Gatehouse to maintain safety and smooth daily operations.