Receptionist

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting a Receptionist to join our client's site in Corby on a 12-month maternity cover, office-based with consistent hours.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers and colleagues, supporting smooth day-to-day office operations and delivering excellent administrative support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Receptionist/Front of House/Office Coordinator role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Good working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
• Professional, approachable and customer-focused manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and contractors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer, screen and direct incoming calls and emails.
• Manage visitor logs and issue access passes as required.
• Handle mail, couriers and deliveries.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and support diary management.
• Maintain office supplies and place orders when needed.
• Provide admin support including data entry, filing and document management.
• Prepare meeting rooms and refreshments for meetings and events.
• Liaise with facilities on repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Google Workspace

Gmail

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Discretion

Customer-focused

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Receptionist | Corby | £13.46 per hour | Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm | Long-term temporary assignment (12-month maternity cover)

Looking for a long-term office-based role with consistent hours and a welcoming working environment? Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Receptionist to join our client's site in Corby on a temporary basis, covering a 12-month period of maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional individual who enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors, customers and colleagues, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy office.

As a Receptionist, you will play a key role in creating a positive first impression and ensuring office operations run efficiently. Duties will include:

• Greeting visitors and contractors in a professional and friendly manner


• Answering, screening and directing incoming telephone calls and email enquiries


• Managing visitor logs and issuing access passes where required


• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, couriers and deliveries


• Coordinating meeting room bookings and supporting diary management


• Maintaining office supplies and arranging orders when necessary


• Providing administrative support including data entry, filing and document management


• Preparing meeting rooms, refreshments and materials for meetings and events


• Liaising with facilities teams regarding repairs and maintenance requirements


• Ensuring reception and communal areas remain organised and presentable at all times

To be considered for this Receptionist position, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Front of House, Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant role


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively


• Good working knowledge of Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets


• A professional, approachable and customer-focused manner


• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

What's on Offer?

• £13.46 per hour


• Monday to Friday working pattern


• Regular daytime hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm


• Long-term temporary assignment expected to last 12 months


• Supportive and professional working environment


• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an established organisation