Front of House Receptionist

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited is recruiting a Receptionist (Temp) to join the Manchester City Centre office. You will greet visitors, manage bookings, answer calls, and support general admin to keep the front of house running smoothly.

The role is office-based, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, for approximately three months with a possible extension. Pay is £13.85 per hour, with a professional and friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisation and multitasking ability
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Awareness of health & safety procedures (First Aid/Fire Marshal is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, clients, and colleagues with confidence and professionalism
• Managing meeting rooms, bookings, and catering requirements
• Handling incoming calls and delivering excellent front-line customer service
• Managing post, deliveries, and general office administration
• Supporting facilities and ensuring the office is well-stocked and running smoothly
• Maintaining security, access control, and health & safety standards
• Supporting colleagues with day-to-day office queries and administrative tasks

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Multitasking

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Education

No formal education requirement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Receptionist (Temp) - Manchester City Centre

Front of house

Location: Manchester City Centre (office-based)

Contract: Approx. 3 months (with possible extension)

Pay: £13.85 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Be the face of a global business

Avencia are partnered with prestigious specialty global insurer and we're looking for a Front of House Receptionist to join them on a temporary basis, ensuring their Manchester office runs smoothly. If you're someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional service and creating a positive first impression, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Welcoming visitors, clients, and colleagues with confidence and professionalism
• Managing meeting rooms, bookings, and catering requirements
• Handling incoming calls and delivering excellent front-line customer service
• Managing post, deliveries, and general office administration
• Supporting facilities and ensuring the office is well-stocked and running smoothly
• Maintaining security, access control, and health & safety standards
• Supporting colleagues with day-to-day office queries and administrative tasks

What you’ll bring:

We're looking for someone proactive, organised, and people-focused

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisation and multitasking ability
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Awareness of health & safety procedures (First Aid/Fire Marshal is a plus)