Receptionist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £24,479 per annum

25 days annual leave plus bank holid a

Additional day off for your birthday

Company sick pay scheme

Pension scheme with employer_contrib u

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Friendly and supportive working enviro

Job summary

Didcot-based Reed Specialist Recruitment client is seeking a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, combining reception, administration, and facilities support. The role is Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, full-time and permanent, with a salary of £24,479 per annum.

You will maintain professional, welcoming front-of-house operations, manage sign-ins, post, deliveries, meeting rooms, and provide admin support across the business, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception, administration, or customer service role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Professional presentation and a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
• Welcome clients and visitors, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures.
• Maintain reception, meeting rooms, and client waiting areas to a high standard.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, DX, and deliveries.
• Collect and deliver DX from the local depot.
• Receive office supplies and deliveries.
• Carry out client identification checks.
• Accept payments and issue receipts.
• Log and retrieve deeds and important documents.
• Support with photocopying, scanning, filing, and general administration.
• Assist with archiving files and document management.
• Provide administrative support to colleagues across the business.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance requests.
• Monitor and order stationery supplies.
• Ensure kitchen supplies are regularly replenished.
• Maintain first aid kits and health and safety records.
• Support the overall presentation and smooth running of the office.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Discretion

Job description

Receptionist

Didcot | £24,479 per annum | Full Time, Permanent

Reed are partnering with a well-established professional services organisation in Didcot to recruit a Receptionist. This is an excellent opportunity for a personable and organised individual who enjoys working in a client-facing environment and thrives in a varied role combining reception, administration, and facilities support responsibilities.

Working Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, you will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.

Key Responsibilities

Reception

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently.
• Welcome clients and visitors, ensuring a positive first impression.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures.
• Maintain reception, meeting rooms, and client waiting areas to a high standard.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post, DX, and deliveries.
• Collect and deliver DX from the local depot.
• Receive office supplies and deliveries.

Administration

• Carry out client identification checks.
• Accept payments and issue receipts.
• Log and retrieve deeds and important documents.
• Support with photocopying, scanning, filing, and general administration.
• Assist with archiving files and document management.
• Provide administrative support to colleagues across the business.

Facilities

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance requests.
• Monitor and order stationery supplies.
• Ensure kitchen supplies are regularly replenished.
• Maintain first aid kits and health and safety records.
• Support the overall presentation and smooth running of the office.

About You

• Previous experience in a reception, administration, or customer service role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and confident approach when dealing with clients and visitors.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes.
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to support colleagues when required.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Professional presentation and a positive, proactive attitude.

Benefits

• Salary of £24,479 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Company sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Friendly and supportive working environment