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Brook Street

Watford

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 22,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Temporary Receptionist for holiday cover in Watford. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing a warm, professional welcome.

Responsibilities include greeting clients, answering calls, taking messages, handling post, and setting up meeting rooms. Reliable, well-organised candidates with MS Office/Outlook are preferred. Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. Temporary assignment.

Qualifications

  • Previous reception/front-of-house or customer service experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional and confident telephone manner
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Greeting clients and visitors in a warm and professional manner
  • Answering incoming telephone calls and transferring calls to the appropriate person
  • Taking and relaying messages accurately
  • Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post
  • Setting up meeting rooms for internal and external meetings
  • Ensuring the reception area remains tidy and welcoming

Skills

Reception experience
Customer service
Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook
Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Receptionist - Holiday Cover

Watford | £13.50 per hour | 8:00am - 4:30pm | Temporary Assignment

I am currently working on behalf of my client to recruit a

Temporary Receptionist to provide holiday cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for a friendly, professional, and organised individual who enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors and clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greeting clients and visitors in a warm and professional manner
  • Answering incoming telephone calls and transferring calls to the appropriate person
  • Taking and relaying messages accurately
  • Opening, sorting, and distributing incoming post
  • Setting up meeting rooms for internal and external meetings
  • Ensuring the reception area remains tidy and welcoming
About You
  • Previous reception, front-of-house, or customer service experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional and confident telephone manner
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Outlook
What's on Offer
  • £13.50 per hour
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Friendly and professional office environment

Based in Watford.

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