Reception - Derby

Office Angels; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lively work environment

Skill development opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a cheerful and professional Receptionist for a temporary 2-week assignment based in Derby (DE24). You will greet visitors, manage calls, coordinate meetings, and handle general administrative tasks while delivering excellent customer service.

The role offers a lively, supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills within the construction and real estate sector, at an attractive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role, preferably within a corporate setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a knack for building rapport.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with office equipment.
• A friendly and approachable personality that aligns with the company's values.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors with a warm and friendly demeanour, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage incoming phone calls, directing them to the appropriate personnel while maintaining a professional tone.
• Assist in coordinating meetings and appointments, ensuring a smooth operation within the office.
• Handle administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and managing office supplies, contributing to an organised workspace.
• Provide information and support to clients and colleagues, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.

Job description

Job title: Receptionist

Contact type: Temporary

Location: Derby DE24

Working days: Monday to Friday

Working hours: 11:45AM to 15:45PM

Pay rate: £13.45 an hour

Start date: 28/09/2026

Duration: 2 week assignment (potential to be extended)

Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for providing exceptional customer service? Our client, a leading player in the construction and real estate sector, is seeking a cheerful and professional Receptionist to join their team on a temporary basis in Wilmorton, Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills in a vibrant environment while making a positive impact on client experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors with a warm and friendly demeanour, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage incoming phone calls, directing them to the appropriate personnel while maintaining a professional tone.
• Assist in coordinating meetings and appointments, ensuring a smooth operation within the office.
• Handle administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and managing office supplies, contributing to an organised workspace.
• Provide information and support to clients and colleagues, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.

What Our Client Offers

• A lively and supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunities to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience in the construction and real estate industry.
• Competitive hourly rate, reflecting the importance of the role within the organisation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role, preferably within a corporate setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a knack for building rapport.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with office equipment.
• A friendly and approachable personality that aligns with the company's values.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Office Angels is an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.