Receptionist

Harper Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the East Midlands is looking for an organised and proactive Reception Coordinator to manage the front desk and support operations. You will handle calls, greet visitors, and oversee meeting room bookings while ensuring a warm, welcoming environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, be detail-oriented, and excel in communication. This office-based position offers a competitive salary of £27k and is based just outside Nottingham city centre.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Reception or Admin role.
• Exceptionally well-organised with strong attention to detail.
• A confident communicator with a professional, approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Managing the main switchboard and directing calls.
• Greeting clients, visitors, and staff with a positive approach.
• Overseeing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are presentable.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Job description

Receptionist

£27k

Nottingham (office based)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive professional who thrives in a busy front‑of‑house environment? We're looking for a confident Reception Coordinator to be the welcoming face of our clients organisation and keep the office running smoothly.

Based just outside Nottingham city centre, with free onsite parking, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a busy, fast‑paced business.

What will the role involve?

• Managing the main switchboard and directing calls with efficiency and professionalism
• Greeting all clients, visitors, and staff with a warm, positive approach
• Overseeing meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are always prepared and presentable
• Preparing monthly rent invoices and DD invoices
• Handling post: franking outgoing mail, distributing incoming post, and scanning items into the system
• Monitoring and ordering stationery supplies
• Providing refreshments for clients and staff during meetings
• Processing client credit card payments
• Supervising building maintenance when required
• Coordinating charity initiatives, dress‑down days, and fundraising activities
• Maintaining marketing materials across reception and meeting rooms
• Supporting tenants with room bookings and visitor management
• Arranging car park security when needed

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role; Reception or Admin role essential
• Exceptionally well‑organised with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator with a professional, approachable manner
• Able to multitask and remain calm in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive and happy to take ownership of tasks
• Comfortable using office systems and handling administrative processes

Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

About Harper Recruitment Group:

Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high‑quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. Looking for something different? Visit our website today for a list of live vacancies or to send an up‑to‑date CV.