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Brook Street

Canterbury

On-site

GBP 1,378,000 - 1,791,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Annual leave accrual
Exclusive candidate benefits
On-site training

Job summary

Qualifications

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional and confident telephone manner.
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Well-presented, approachable individual (office attire for client bookings).

Responsibilities

  • Greeting visitors in a warm and professional manner.
  • Providing refreshments when required.
  • Answering incoming calls and transferring or taking messages.
  • Monitoring and responding to emails.
  • Carrying out light administrative tasks.
  • Keeping the reception and waiting area clean, tidy and well-presented.
  • Supporting with general office and facilities duties.

Skills

Verbal communication
Written communication
Telephone manner
Organisational skills
Professional appearance

Job description

Temporary Receptionist Opportunities - Flexible, Ad Hoc Work

Locations: Canterbury

Pay: Up to £13 per hour

Are you looking for flexible, part-time work where no two days are the same? We're currently recruiting for temporary receptionists to support a range of clients across Canterbury on an ad hoc basis - covering staff holidays, absences, and special events.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain office-based experience. You don't need previous reception or administrative experience. Whether your background is in retail, hospitality, customer service, a call centre, or you're a recent school leaver or graduate - you are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Greeting visitors in a warm and professional manner
  • Providing refreshments when required
  • Answering incoming calls and transferring or taking messages
  • Monitoring and responding to emails
  • Carrying out light administrative tasks
  • Keeping the reception and waiting area clean, tidy and well-presented
  • Supporting with general office and facilities duties
What We're Looking For:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A professional and confident telephone manner
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A well-presented, approachable individual (office attire is expected for client bookings)
What You'll Receive:
  • Full handover and on-site training from each client
  • Weekly pay via Brook Street Recruitment
  • Accrual of annual leave entitlement
  • Access to exclusive candidate benefits and support

If you're reliable, friendly, and ready to represent clients in a front-of-house role, we'd love to hear from you.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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