Part Time Receptionist

OA Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weareoa is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist to join its Milton Keynes team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role is 27 hours per week with a £12.71 hourly rate. The position requires covering one full Saturday every two months and involves welcoming visitors, handling calls, mail, and general admin support.

You will work with a friendly, professional team and provide high-quality customer service while maintaining an organised reception area. Prior experience and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist/front-of-house experience in a customer-facing role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and ability to multitask.
• Availability to work one full Saturday every two months.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Managing inbound/outbound post and deliveries.
• Maintaining a tidy and well-presented reception area.
• Scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Supporting general administration tasks, including data entry and filing.
• Providing information and assistance to visitors and colleagues.
• Adhering to security procedures including visitor logs and badges.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

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