Front of House Receptionist

Tate; Theale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking a receptionist/administrator for a busy temporary role at Theale. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle calls, manage post, and support event logistics with a friendly, professional approach.

The role involves assisting the admin team, invoicing tasks, and ensuring a well-presented office. Immediate start is available, with on-site parking and easy transport access.

Qualifications

• Experience in receptionist/administration roles.
• Excellent telephone manner and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a busy front desk with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for visitors, delivering high standards of service.
• Answering all incoming calls and directing them appropriately.
• Keep reception tidy and well-presented; manage post and couriers.
• Order lunches and arrange refreshments for events or meetings.
• Assist with invoicing, debt chasing, and updating contact lists.
• Support admin team with ad-hoc tasks to promote a positive culture.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised & proactive

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Receptionist/Administrator (Temporary) Theale 13/ 14 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Receptionist to cover in an ongoing temporary role. This is a busy temporary role that will offer variety and the opportunity to work with a supportive team. You will be based on the reception desk.

Role

• First point of contact for all visitors to the office, providing an exceptional standard of service with a positive attitude.
• Answering all incoming calls to the office.
• Taking ownership of the reception area ensuring it is presented in a clean and tidy manner.
• Ordering lunches and providing refreshments for events or meetings.
• Deal with all incoming and outgoing post, booking couriers when needed.
• First Aider/Fire Warden - training will be provided.
• Scheduling reception rota for holiday/lunch cover.
• Effectively dealing with any office related questions/queries from colleagues and visitors to the office.
• Raising invoices and assisting with debt chasing, updating contact lists and directories.
• Printing and binding documents when needed.
• Booking hotel accommodation for staff
• Assist the Admin team with various ad-hoc tasks to promote a positive culture and well-presented office

Skills and experience

• Proficient knowledge and demonstrable experience with all MS Office suite-based software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams etc.
• Excellent communication skills & telephone manner.
• Well-presented with an exceptional friendly and professional approach.
• Good at problem solving with a 'get it done' attitude.
• Excellent time management skills, punctual and reliable.
• Naturally organised with a high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive team player who provides solid support.

We are looking for someone to start ASAP. There is parking on site and easily accessible for public transport commutes.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.