Receptionist

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking a friendly, organised Receptionist to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis in Eastbourne area. Typical hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with free on-site parking.

The role involves welcoming visitors, handling calls and emails, and general admin support while the office environment remains fast-paced and professional. Ideal candidates will have prior reception or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or customer service is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard office systems.
• Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact.
• Answering and directing incoming calls.
• Managing general enquiries via phone and email.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised reception area.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.
• Booking meeting rooms and supporting with day-to-day office tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional telephone manner

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis.

What’s on Offer?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• £Competitive
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
• Free on-site parking
• Eastbourne

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Managing general enquiries via phone and email
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Maintaining a tidy and organised reception area
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team
• Booking meeting rooms and supporting with day-to-day office tasks

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements

• Previous reception, administration or customer service experience is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard office systems
• Reliable, approachable and able to work well as part of a team

Our Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone friendly, dependable and organised who enjoys being the first point of contact and can provide a professional, welcoming service. Experience is beneficial, but attitude and a willingness to learn are equally important.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.

Any salary advertised is for search purposes only.