Front of House Support – Contract

Salt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

SALT is supporting a large UK-based corporate organisation with temporary front-of-house cover. This on-site role in Reading provides front-of-house and facilities support at a busy head office, with ad-hoc days as required.

The aim is to ensure a professional visitor experience and smooth reception operations during periods of cover. You will be the first point of contact, greet and register visitors, manage access passes, and coordinate meeting rooms with catering.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or office administration required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong English communication and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls via an in-house switchboard.
• Meet, greet, and register visitors, issue and record access passes.
• Maintain a professional reception and meeting room environment.
• Manage meeting room bookings and liaise with catering for hospitality.
• Handle deliveries, post, couriers, and loading bay access.
• Support facilities administration including stationery orders and stock checks.

Skills

Reception experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

SALT is supporting a large UK-based corporate organisation seeking temporary front-of-house cover. This is a temporary, ad-hoc Receptionist role providing front-of-house and facilities support at a busy UK head office. The role exists to ensure a professional, welcoming visitor experience and smooth day-to-day reception operations during periods of cover. You'll work closely with onsite teams including facilities, security, and office stakeholders.

KEY CONTRACT DETAILS

• Ad-hoc working days when required
• On-site working in Reading

£18.00 per hour, paid via PAYE umbrella

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Act as the first point of contact, answering and directing incoming calls via an in-house switchboard.
• Meet, greet, and register visitors, issuing and recording access passes accurately.
• Maintain a professional and presentable reception and meeting room environment.
• Manage meeting room bookings and liaise with catering for hospitality requirements.
• Handle deliveries, post, couriers, and loading bay access.
• Support facilities administration including stationery orders, stock checks, and copier supplies.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in reception or office administration roles.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong telephone, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Highly organised, able to multitask in a fast-paced, front-facing environment.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused approach.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements