Receptionist

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

City centre location

Mon-Fri hours

Immediate start

Temporary until Sept

Job summary

Aspiring Recruitment is assisting a Manchester City Centre property management company to hire a Receptionist on a temporary contract. The role focuses on handling a high volume of calls, messages, and front-of-house duties in a busy office environment.

The successful candidate will be organised, professional, and capable of multitasking while delivering excellent customer service. Immediate start and a Monday–Friday schedule offer a solid entry into the property sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, customer service or office administration.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of calls efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of inbound calls from tenants and customers.
• Take accurate messages and direct calls to the appropriate Property Manager.
• Respond to incoming emails promptly and professionally.
• Provide a welcoming and professional front-of-house service.
• Support the wider team with general administrative duties and maintain accuracy under pace.

Skills

Reception

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Office administration

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Receptionist
Temporary Contract
£13.85 per
Manchester City Centre
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
Immediate Start
Temporary until End of September

Are you an experienced Receptionist or Administrator who enjoys working in a busy office environment? Do you thrive when juggling priorities, handling high volumes of calls, and providing excellent customer service?

Our client, a well-established property management company based in Manchester City Centre, is looking for a confident and professional Receptionist to join their team immediately and provide support during a particularly busy period.

As the first point of contact for tenants and visitors, you'll play a key role in keeping the office running smoothly. This is a fast-paced position requiring excellent organisation, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a high volume of inbound calls from tenants and customers.
• Taking accurate messages and directing calls to the appropriate Property Manager.
• Responding to incoming emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Providing a welcoming and professional front-of-house service.
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties.Maintaining high levels of accuracy whilst working at pace.

What We're Looking For

• Previous reception, customer service or office administration experience.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of calls efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment.
• Able to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.
• Available to start immediately.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay of £13.85 per hour.
• City centre location with excellent transport links.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Friendly and professional team environment.
• Immediate start opportunity.
• Great role for someone looking to gain experience within the property sector.

If you're available immediately and enjoy working in a fast-paced customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.