Receptionist

Contract Scotland; Bannockburn, Falkirk; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a professional Temporary Receptionist to provide short-term cover at our Stirling office. You'll greet visitors, answer calls and support a busy team during a temporary absence.

This role is office-based, with an hourly rate of £13.00, and runs on specific training and cover dates in October. You should have strong communication, administrative skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate departments
• Monitoring shared email inboxes and forwarding messages accordingly
• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Maintaining a tidy and presentable reception area
• Carrying out general administrative and ad hoc office support duties

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Job description

Temporary Receptionist - (Short-Term Cover)

Location: Stirling - office-based

Dates: 01/10/2026 (training day) - 05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026 and 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour

We are currently seeking a professional and reliable Temporary Receptionist to provide short-term cover within a busy office environment based in Stirling.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and administration skills to support a well-established team during a short-term absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate departments
• Monitoring shared email inboxes and forwarding messages accordingly
• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Maintaining a tidy and presentable reception area
• Carrying out general administrative and ad hoc office support duties

About You

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment
• Professional and customer-focused approach

Job Type: Full-time

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Legal Information

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.