Receptionist

Confidential; Harlow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking a temporary Receptionist to cover a short duration assignment at their Harlow site. You will be the first point of contact, greet visitors, manage calls and support basic admin tasks.

The role focuses on front-desk professionalism, calendar reminders, mail handling, and maintaining an organized reception area. Prior customer service experience and a friendly, professional demeanor are valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing a professional and welcoming front-desk presence.
• Answer and manage incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate staff and taking messages when necessary.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, maintain calendars, and send reminders to clients or team members.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries, and prepare outgoing correspondence.
• Provide general administrative support including filling, scanning, photocopying, and updating records or databases.
• Maintain an organised reception area, manage visitor sign-in procedures, and monitor front-desk supplies.
• Assist visitors and customers by providing information and responding to basic enquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Phone etiquette

Calendar management

Job description

Role: Receptionist

Location: Harlow

Hourly rate: 14.00

Adecco are working with our prestigious client, who are looking for a temporary Receptionist for a short duration assignment.

The duties will include:

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing a professional and welcoming front-desk presence.
• Answer and manage incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate staff and taking messages when necessary.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, maintain calendars, and send reminders to clients or team members.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries, and prepare outgoing correspondence.
• Provide general administrative support including filling, scanning, photocopying, and updating records or databases.
• Maintain an organised reception area, manage visitor sign-in procedures, and monitor front-desk supplies.
• Assist visitors and customers by providing information and responding to basic enquiries.

For more details on this opportunity call Adecco

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