Receptionist

E3recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby is seeking a proactive Receptionist for a 4-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role entails managing front-of-house services, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. Candidates should have previous customer service experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a friendly work environment, full-time hours, and parking on site.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Early finish on a Friday

Parking on site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer service or administrative role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors.
• Manage incoming calls and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Friendly working environment, full time hours (39 a week), early finish on a Friday, parking on site

Contract Type: 4-Month Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £25,500 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Derby
Hours: 8.30- 17.00/16:00 Monday-Thursday/Friday

Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and professional Receptionist to join our team on a 4-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This key front-facing role involves general administrative support, reception duties, and ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-of-house experience for all visitors and clients.

Key Responsibilities of the Receptionist role:

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a friendly and professional front-of-house service
• Manage incoming calls and direct enquiries appropriately
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management
• Support internal teams with scheduling, correspondence, and day-to-day office tasks
• Monitor and respond to general email enquiries
• Maintain a tidy and organized reception and office area
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Support with the coordination of meetings, including room bookings and refreshments

Requirements of the Receptionist role:

• Previous experience in a customer service or administrative role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Friendly, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits of the Receptionist role:

• Friendly working environment,
• Full time hours (39 a week),
• Early finish on a Friday,
• Parking on site

If you are interested in this Receptionist role, please contact Joe Reid at E3 Recruitment.