Receptionist

Reed; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Central Harrogate location

Friendly team

Job summary

Reed is seeking a professional Temporary Receptionist to join a well-established law firm in central Harrogate. This short-term role offers an immediate start and a 2-month assignment with potential extension.

You will greet clients, manage calls, direct enquiries, book meeting rooms, handle post and provide general admin support to the team. The ideal candidate has reception experience, strong communication, and good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous reception experience preferred
• Experience in a professional office environment advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and confident approach
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise workload effectively

Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients and visitors to the office
• Managing incoming calls and directing enquiries
• Booking meeting rooms and supporting with visitor arrangements
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Maintaining a professional and organised reception area
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Professional communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Temporary Receptionist

Harrogate Town Centre £12.71 per hour Monday to Thursday Minimum 2-Month Assignment Immediate Start Available

Our client, a well-established law firm based in central Harrogate, is seeking a professional and friendly Temporary Receptionist to join their team for a minimum of 2 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous reception experience, although candidates with strong customer service or front-of-house experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients and visitors to the office
• Managing incoming calls and directing enquiries
• Booking meeting rooms and supporting with visitor arrangements
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Maintaining a professional and organised reception area
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous reception experience is preferred
• Experience within a professional office environment is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and confident approach
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise workload effectively

What's on Offer?

• £12.71 per hour
• Monday to Thursday working pattern
• Central Harrogate location with excellent transport links
• Friendly and professional working environment
• Immediate start available
• Minimum 2-month temporary assignment, with potential to be extended