Receptionist

Brook Street; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay accrual

Flexible assignments

Support from recruitment consultant

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is seeking experienced receptionists for flexible, ad hoc work across Croydon. You will cover annual leave, sickness, and business needs.

Ideal candidates have front-of-house experience, strong communication and a professional telephone manner, plus good IT skills and the ability to multitask in varied environments. Weekly pay and holiday accrual are included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in receptionist/front-of-house or customer-facing office roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner and customer service orientation.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors in a warm, professional manner.
• Managing a busy reception and ensuring a positive visitor experience.
• Answering and directing incoming calls efficiently.
• Managing emails and calendar/meeting room bookings.
• Carrying out general admin and office support duties.
• Maintaining a clean, organised reception area and supporting facilities.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Receptionist Opportunities - Flexible, Ad Hoc Work
Locations: Croydon
Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour

Are you an experienced receptionist looking for flexible, ad hoc work? We are currently recruiting professional receptionists to support a variety of clients across Croydon on a temporary basis, covering annual leave, sickness, and additional business requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced front-of-house professionals who enjoy working in different environments and can quickly adapt to new workplaces while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greeting visitors in a warm, professional, and welcoming manner
• Managing a busy reception area and ensuring a positive visitor experience
• Answering and directing incoming calls efficiently
• Monitoring and responding to emails where required
• Managing meeting room bookings and preparing refreshments for guests
• Carrying out a range of administrative and office support duties
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional reception area
• Supporting wider office and facilities functions as required

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or customer-facing office role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach to work
• Professional presentation and business attire suitable for client-facing environments

What You'll Receive:

• Weekly pay through Brook Street Recruitment
• Holiday pay accrual
• Flexibility to choose assignments that suit your availability
• Opportunities to work with a variety of reputable businesses across Croydon
• Ongoing support from your dedicated recruitment consultant

If you are an experienced receptionist with a professional and friendly approach, we'd love to hear from you.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.