Part Time Receptionist

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

OA Group in Milton Keynes is seeking a friendly Part-Time Receptionist to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis. You will be the first point of contact, handling calls, visitors and basic admin while delivering excellent service.

Hours total 27 per week with shifts Monday to Friday afternoons and mornings as listed, plus one full Saturday every two months. You should be confident with MS Office and able to multitask in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist/front-of-house role.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering calls and directing enquiries to the right departments.
• Managing post and deliveries and keeping reception tidy.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Role: Part-Time Receptionist - Temp to Perm

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 27 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for a friendly, professional and organised Part-Time Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming team in Milton Keynes on a temp-to-perm basis.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is confident managing reception duties alongside general administration.

IMPORTANT: This role requires working one full Saturday (9:00am - 5:00pm) every two months. Applicants must be able to commit to this weekend requirement.

Working Hours:

• Monday: 7:45am - 1:00pm
• Tuesday: 7:45am - 1:00pm
• Wednesday: 1:00pm - 6:30pm
• Thursday: 1:00pm - 6:30pm
• Friday: 1:00pm - 6:30pm
• Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (one Saturday every two months)

Key Responsibilities of a Part-Time Receptionist:

• Welcoming visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate departments
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintaining a tidy and well-presented reception area
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings
• Supporting with general administration, including data entry, filing and document preparation
• Providing information and assistance to visitors and colleagues
• Following security procedures, including managing visitor logs and issuing badges

What We Would Like From You:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or similar customer-facing role
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive, can-do attitude with a customer-focused approach
• Essential: Availability to work one full Saturday every two months

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