Part-time Receptionist

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

On-site parking

Friendly working environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Point Professional Recruitment LTD in Swavesey is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist / Office Administrator to support the Office Manager and wider business. The role combines front-of-house duties with a broad range of administrative tasks in a busy office.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied, hands-on role, excellent organisation, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while providing a professional service to colleagues and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Receptionist, Administrator or Office Support is required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail and prioritisation.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and reliably in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and maintain a professional first impression.
• Manage reception area and incoming enquiries.
• Book and prepare meeting rooms with refreshments as needed.
• Coordinate visitor bookings, taxis and accommodation.
• Arrange courier collections and deliveries.
• Provide general admin support across departments.
• Print, bind, laminate and prepare documents.
• Order office supplies and PPE; manage post and parcels.
• Support hot desk bookings and facilities administration.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Independent work

Professional & reliable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Are you an organised, friendly and proactive administrator looking for a varied part-time position? Do you enjoy being the first point of contact for visitors whilst keeping a busy office running smoothly?

Our client is a well-established professional organisation based in Swavesey and is looking to recruit a Part-Time Receptionist / Office Administrator to support their Office Manager and wider business. This is a diverse role where no two days are the same, combining front-of-house responsibilities with a wide range of administrative duties.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a busy office environment, have excellent organisational skills and be happy juggling multiple tasks whilst providing a professional service to colleagues and visitors alike.

Main Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and ensuring a professional first impression
• Managing the reception area and handling incoming enquiries
• Booking and preparing meeting rooms, including refreshments where required
• Coordinating visitor bookings, taxis and accommodation
• Arranging courier collections and deliveries
• Providing general administrative support across multiple departments
• Printing, binding, laminating and preparing documents
• Ordering office supplies, stationery and PPE
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Coordinating hot desk bookings
• Assisting with facilities administration and supporting the Office Manager
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting general office operations
• Providing cover for colleagues during busy periods or annual leave

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Administrator or Office Support role
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Able to prioritise a varied workload and work independently
• Professional, approachable and reliable
• A flexible, positive attitude with a willingness to support the wider team

Salary & Working Hours

Hours: Approximately 25-30 hours per week with flexibility around working days and start/finish times.

Location: Office based in Swavesey.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time working hours
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied and interesting workload
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established business