Receptionist

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Cheltenham is seeking a friendly receptionist to support an established business on a temporary, full-time, office-based basis. You will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, handle calls, and assist with day-to-day office duties.

The role requires prior client-facing experience, excellent customer service, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You must be organised, calm under pressure, and able to coordinate meeting rooms and post duties.

Qualifications

• Previous client-facing experience within an office environment is essential.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, professional and confident manner.
• Able to remain calm and organised in a busy environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing tasks.
• Must drive and have access to a vehicle.
• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house position.
• Experience using a computerised telephone system.
• Experience coordinating meeting rooms and providing office support.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner
• Answering and directing a high volume of calls using a computerised telephone system
• Coordinating, booking and preparing meeting rooms
• Arranging refreshments for meetings
• Keeping reception areas and meeting rooms tidy and presentable
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Assisting with scanning and general administrative duties

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organised

Office experience

Tools

Computerised telephone system

Job description

Cheltenham | Temporary | Full Time | Office Based

Competitive hourly pay

Are you a friendly, organised and professional individual who enjoys providing excellent customer service?

We're recruiting for a receptionist to support an established business in Cheltenham on a temporary basis. This is a busy, varied front-of-house assignment.

As a key point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues, you'll help ensure the smooth running of reception, meeting rooms and day-to-day office administration.

This temporary opportunity would suit someone with client-facing office experience who can settle into a busy environment quickly, create a positive first impression and provide reliable day-to-day support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcoming visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner


• Answering and directing a high volume of calls using a computerised telephone system


• Coordinating, booking and preparing meeting rooms


• Arranging refreshments for meetings


• Keeping reception areas and meeting rooms tidy and presentable


• Handling incoming and outgoing post


• Assisting with scanning and general administrative duties

About You

• Previous client-facing experience within an office environment is essential


• Excellent customer service and communication skills


• Friendly, professional and confident manner


• Able to remain calm and organised in a busy environment


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing tasks


• Must drive and have access to a vehicle


• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house position


• Experience using a computerised telephone system


• Experience coordinating meeting rooms and providing office support

What's On Offer

• Temporary, full-time, office-based assignment


• Varied reception and administrative responsibilities


• Opportunity to work with a friendly, professional team