Part Time Receptionist

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Job Advert in Milton Keynes is seeking a professional Receptionist to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role is part-time, Tue-Fri 1:00pm–6:30pm, totaling 22 hours per week, with one full Saturday every two months.

You will be the first point of contact, handling front-of-house duties, calls, post, and general admin, with strong customer service and Microsoft Office skills. Salary is £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a receptionist or front-of-house coordinator.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability.
• Professional appearance and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer, screen and direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and well-presented reception area.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Support with general administrative tasks including data entry, filing and document preparation.
• Provide information and assistance to visitors and internal staff.
• Follow security procedures, including visitor logs and badge issuance.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Role: Part Time Receptionist - Temp to Perm

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours:

• Tuesday to Friday, 1:00pm - 6:30pm
• 22 hours per week
• Must be able to work one full Saturday every two months

Salary: £12.71 per hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a professional and personable Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming team on a temp-to-perm basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, takes pride in delivering great customer service, and can confidently manage front-of-house and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Receptionist:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer, screen and direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Maintain a clean, tidy and well-presented reception area
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments
• Support with general administrative tasks including data entry, filing and document preparation
• Provide information and assistance to visitors and internal staff
• Follow security procedures, including managing visitor logs and issuing badges

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience as a receptionist, front-of-house coordinator or similar role
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer-focused mindset with a positive, can-do attitude

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